Warehouse Refrigeration Mechanic Assistant

Job Summary: This job is responsible for maintaining consistent & efficient operation of maintenance in the warehouse and storge facilities in relation to refrigeration. Additional job requirements include but not limited to the following:

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

· Pre-shift Inspection of facility: Open doors, turn on lights, start-up & inspect equipment, etc.

· Preventative Maintenance: Fill out logs verifying that equipment is routinely inspected & serviced

· Fix equipment breakdowns mid-shift to limit or eliminate the downtime of the production line: Motors, belts, chains, rollers, solenoids, etc.

· Assist production management in identifying potential issues with equipment prior to failure.

· Assist, monitor and communicate with vendors making deliveries, pick-ups, or providing other scheduled services and route invoices or packing slips to the appropriate person or department

· Unlock and lock maintenance shop at the beginning & end of each day.

· Assist facility maintenance with tasks or projects

· Must be available for flexible hours, overtime and weekends

Education & Experience:

· High school Diploma

· Refrigeration Exp.

· Experience in the agriculture industry

Pre-Employment Requirements:

· None

Certificates & Licenses:

· Driver's License

Equipment/Technology Skills:

· Conveyance (Hytrol, etc)

· Single/3 Phase Motors

· Belt Threading

· Fabricating/Welding preferred

Physical Abilities:

· Ability to perform various activities that require consistent; sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pulling/pushing objects, climbing ladders, grasp & reach

· Ability to speak clearly & communicate with others in English and in Spanish

· Must have good vision

· Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs. from floor/ shoulder level

Mental/Other Skills & Abilities:

· Ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation

· Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time; ability to complete projects with resourcefulness; ability to use intuition and experience to complement existing data

· Ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary

· Ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with others, excellent customer service skills and a good overall understanding of appropriate human relations

· Ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment; ability to explain reasoning for decisions

· Ability to identify and/or prevent problems; ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems when necessary; ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature

· Ability to complete duties, on time; ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one’s work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work

· Ability, in English and Spanish to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

· Some mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

· Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Workplace Environmental Conditions:

· Ability to tolerate potential harsh weather conditions for short periods of time

· Controlled environment (warehouse)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Fruit Packing Equipment Mechanic: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual - English & Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26