Cold Store Technician

Description

Waterfront Cold Store, the premier choice for your frozen product shipping, receiving, storage, and handling. Established in 2017 by industry experts in the growing Massachusetts South Coast, the Waterfront Cold Storage network has now expanded to 5 locations in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts containing a pallet count of 17,500 . Our warehouse personnel are dedicated to providing the highest quality of customer service and food safety in the frozen food industry, ensuring that your products are handled and monitored with the utmost care. The safety and security of our customers’ products is our primary concern. We have 24/7 security surveillance, redundant compressors as well as HACCP and FDA certifications to ensure that our warehouse and your products are safe and secure.

Requirements:

• Perform upgrades to refrigerated warehouse space with the Maintenance/Engineering team as required for 5 cold store facilities.
• Maintain existing warehousing & facilities in effective operating condition.
• Monitoring Refrigeration system.
• Monitor Defrosting units.
• Complete routine checks daily on all systems, and report and record information.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems, and repair leaks, or damages.
• Coordinate project status with supervisor to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Required to work on all mechanical equipment repairs and maintenance programs, including supporting the development of Waterfront’s PSM program and a PM program.
• Attend calls on lines, working on planned and unplanned Maintenance work.
• Complete Work Orders to include Annual, Monthly, Weekly, and Daily PM’s.
• Support and manage Maintenance and Engineering projects as needed.
• General building maintenance including light electrical.
• Occasional repairs on material handling equipment such as forklifts.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Refrigeration exp is a PLUS
• Ammonia Exp. Is a PLUS
• Operator 1-3 Cert is a PLUS
• EPA 608,601
• 2 years mechanical and electrical experience maintaining forklifts and warehouse equipment or combination of experience and trade school.
• Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools such as drills, grinders, sanders in the set up and fitting for welding or in finishing of welds.
• Physically capable of lifting as much as one hundred pounds and carrying 50 pounds.
• Must demonstrate strong problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge of electrical.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be well- organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks.
• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in Cold Store.
• Previous experience in facility/factory refrigeration areas is desired.
• Must have a valid Driver's license and transportation.

Waterfront Cold Store’s main objective is to ensure all employees, and their families, lead fulfilling and healthy lives. We offer essential resources and support to build and sustain physical, financial, and emotional strength to achieve this. Our focus is on overall well-being so you can concentrate on the things that matter most. Our benefits plan comprises medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, 401k, paid vacation/time off, and other benefits.  Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided, considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

At Waterfront Cold Store, we are experiencing rapid growth and need someone who can handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. This role requires excellent communication skills as you will collaborate closely with team leaders across various company departments. Grow your career with us!

Waterfront Cold Store is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.