Apprentice Technician-Level 2Job Locations US-ID-NampaPosted Date 5 days ago(10/11/2018 10:57 AM)ID 2018-5201Functional Group MaintenanceSchedule Sunday-Saturday; 6:00AM-6:00PM Overview Americold provides temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation to food producers, restaurants, schools and retail outlets such as grocery stores. We're proud to provide an essential link in the food and beverage industry supply chain, and to play our part in ensuring families across the US and overseas can sit down together to eat. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Americold owns and operates 165+ temperature-controlled warehouses in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina, and Canada. In North America we have over 11,000 associates and offer a wide variety of employment opportunities - from warehouse forklift operators and supervisors to accounting, customer support, engineering, transportation, and technology solutions positions. Responsibilities Under close supervision, performs routine general maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Maintenance areas include electricity, plumbing, lift truck, refrigeration, ammonia, and carpentry. Essential Functions:Performs basic repair and adjustment of refrigeration system, doors, dock boards, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA standardsCleans, changes, and lubricates bearings, gears, and other machinery parts using rags, brushes, and grease gunMaintains tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructedMaintains batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA standardConducts test of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and operational standardsMaintains accurate preventive maintenance recordsAssists answering security alarm calls as neededKeeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as requiredPerforms related work and other job assignments as required Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:1 - 3 years maintenance mechanic experienceKnowledge of general warehouse practicesStrong communication skillsMathematical and documentation skills necessaryAbility to work with hands in mechanically oriented situationsAbility to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and diagramsMust be able to work flexible shifts if required, including on-callMust have strong relationship building skillsRelate to others beyond giving and receiving instructionsAbility to perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others Tools and Technology Required:Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance tradesISO knowledge preferredKnowledge of SAP preferredMicrosoft knowledge preferredForklift certification Educational Requirements:High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferredBasic mechanical knowledge and aptitude requiredCandidates with RETA courses preferred (However, as a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to complete (4) courses during the first 12 months)HAZMAT trained candidates are preferred (However, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to be trained in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification)Must have basic level knowledge of OSHA PSM program Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFWOptions