Facility Maintenance Technician I

Job ID
58315
Location
601 Kentile Rd South, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, United States
Job Category
Maintenance Technician
Locations
601 Kentile
Job Schedule
Full Time
Job Shift
1st
Shift Start Hours
07:00 AM
Shift End Hours
04:00 PM
Workdays
Monday to Friday
Work Place
On-site
Travel Required
N
Travel Frequency
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Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.

For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

Primary Responsibility: Perform general maintenance and repair tasks throughout the warehouse with supervision. This includes battery and charger maintenance, electricity, plumbing, and carpentry.

What You’ll Do: 

  • Maintain and repair batteries and chargers according to OSHA standards. 
  • Facilitate and manage the battery changing process. 
  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and battery chargers. 
  • Clean and lubricate machinery parts. 
  • Maintain tools and machinery in good condition. 
  • Test safety equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA standards. 
  • Perform other related tasks as required.  
  • Participation in HAZMAT responder training may be required. 

 

Experience and Education Needed: 

  • High school diploma or GED  
  • Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude. 
  • Mathematical and documentation skills. 
  • Basic computer skills (email, internet searches, data entry). 
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including on-call. 
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. 

  

What Could Set You Apart: 

  • High school diploma or GED  
  • Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude. 
  • Mathematical and documentation skills. 
  • Basic computer skills (email, internet searches, data entry). 
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including on-call. 
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. 

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $15.92 – $20.35 hourly.  Rates may vary based on work location.

What We Offer

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).