Battery Technician - Material Handling Equipment

Purpose:

To maintain the battery fleet per manufacture’s recommendations, and to provide safe, efficient and professional service to all internal customers.

Primary Job Functions:

• Change batteries as needed for production, sanitation and maintenance.

• Perform preventative maintenance on all batteries as scheduled.

• Perform repairs on batteries as needed to include cables, connectors, cells, and cases.

• Perform minor repairs to battery charging equipment (cables, connectors, etc.) as needed.

• Respond to and assist in hazardous cleanup from accidents involving a battery.

• Test battery performance using test equipment.

• Must maintain a 5S work environment at all times.

• Must maintain accurate battery logs

• Responsible for all incoming and outgoing batteries. This includes preparation and documentation.

• May be required to assist others with repairs of the Fire Protection/Suppression systems

• Other duties assigned by management

• Forklift batteries
• Industrial batteries
• Battery charging systems

Skills and Abilities to Perform Job:

• Must have the ability to operate work related equipment and tools (hand and power) to include powered equipment, forklifts, man-lifts, pallet jacks, and all types of testing equipment.

• Must possess basic computer skills

• A license (DOT) to drive company vehicles

• The ability to interact with all warehouse employees in a professional manor

• Must be able to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for maintenance, repair and service procedures

• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work at both ground level and in high places to perform job tasks and duties

• Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities and tasks

• Must have the ability to operate work related equipment and tools (hand and power) to include powered equipment, forklifts, man-lifts, pallet jacks and all types of diagnostic equipment

• Must have the ability to learn and follow Company and Distribution Center policies and procedures encompassing work orders, purchase requisitions/orders, spare parts and supplies inventories

• Must have the ability to read and comprehend all labeling on hazardous materials and equipment in the facility(s)

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and materials necessary to perform job functions

• Exposure to high-voltage current and equipment exists on the Complex with Utility provider equipment, welding equipment, back-up auxiliary generators, and switch gear

• Potential exposure to vehicle and equipment lubricants and solvents exists

• Work environment temperature ranges from -20F degrees to +80F degrees with appropriate PPE

• Exposure to work tasks may be required at second or third story levels (approximately 20’ to 40’) from finished floor levels

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

• A variety of hand tools

• Powered Industrial Trucks

• A variety of power tools

• A variety of diagnostic tools and devises

• Equipment manuals, documents, drawings, and schematics

• PC for CMMS work order entries.

• Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) will be provided for all hazards