What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Technician 1 position at Americold?
| ID | 2023-26744 | Functional Group | Maintenance | Work Days | Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday | Shift Start Hours | 7:00 AM | Shift End Hours | 4:00 PM |
Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.
* General Maintenance throughout the warehouse as needed.
* Perform Maintenance on MHE (Material Handling Equipment).
* Keep maintain records using CMMS system.
* Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience.
* Forklift, Automotive, Diesel, small engine repair, or related.
Physical Requirements:
* May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of -20 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
* Must be able to work at heights in excess of 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks.
* Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch.
* Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
* Must be able to use hand and power tools.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eyeglasses. Contact lenses are prohibited when working with ammonia.
* Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam.
* Automotive or related Mechanical, Electrical, Technical degree, certificate, or diploma.
* Experience in Manufacturing, Distribution, or Warehouse.
* Formal MHE Tech Training (Hyster, Crown, Toyota, or Raymond preferred).
Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and Drug Free Workforce
