Battery Technician

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

8024 Telegraph Rd - Severn, Maryland 21144

Schedule: Sunday 7:00am - 3:30pm and Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm

COMPENSATION: $19 - $24 depending on experience

BENEFITS:

Excellent benefits package, including PTO and paid holidays. Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire. 401(k) plan with employer match available. Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid Parental Leave after six months.

Position Summary:

As a Battery Operator, you will perform the safe, daily operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the battery system. Employee will change batteries in warehouse MHE, ensure there is a sufficient supply of charged batteries, perform basic maintenance of battery area assets, ensure that all assets are in operable condition, maintain a clean area, and perform other tasks as instructed by management

We offer :

• Paid training provided
• Weekly Pay
• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, company matched 401k)
• PTO and Holiday Pay offered
• In certain locations C&S offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoes
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Description

• Change Batteries in MHE: Employee will change batteries in MHE by ensuring batteries being changed are discharged to proper voltage. Employee will use best method of properly rotating/cycling the battery fleet to ensure all assets are utilized
• Maintain Supply of Charged Batteries: Employee will ensure all batteries receive a charge by constantly assessing system and ensuring all batteries that need charging receive a charge. This can include moving batteries around to place them at unused chargers, unplugging charged battery and plugging in dead battery at shared chargers, ensuring chargers are operating correctly and putting out proper DC amperage. Employee will ensure batteries are arranged in rack to support proper rotation/cycling
• Perform basic maintenance and PM to Battery System Assets: Batteries: Water, Wash, Connectors, Contact Tips, Covers, Vent Caps, Watering System, Shrouds. Chargers: Clean exterior, Connectors, Contact Tips, Secure DC Cables to Rack. Battery Rack: Clean, replace rollers and slides, Battery Cars: Clean, repair vacuum cups, minor repairs
• Maintain a clean work area: Employee will ensure the cleanliness and organization of the battery area to include, but not limited to picking up trash from floor, rack, etc., ensure tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored and organized, battery rack is wiped down and all dust, debris, acid build up is cleaned
• Ensure all assets are in operable condition: Employee will identify assets that need servicing, will properly label said assets, and will ensure facility lead, manager, supervisor is notified of said issue. Employee will monitor progress of repairs and keep management updated daily
• Travel Required: No

Environment

• Warehouse : Freezer (-20F to 0F)
• Warehouse : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
• Warehouse : Store/Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)

Skills

• Physical abilities: Equipment inspections, mechanical repairs and replacements, all which require good mobility, physical exertion, walking, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, carrying tools and parts, etc.

Years Of Experience

• 1-2 : Relevant experience.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

Company: SpartanNash Military

Job Area: Distribution

Job Family: Facilities

Job Type: Full time

Req ID: R91128