Battery Technician

SpartanNash • Severn, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Battery Operator, you will safely operate, monitor, and maintain the battery system. You will change batteries in warehouse material-handling equipment (MHE), maintain a sufficient supply of charged batteries, perform basic maintenance on battery-area assets, ensure assets are operable, keep the area clean, and complete other tasks as instructed by management. The role is based at a warehouse in Severn, Maryland. The schedule is Sunday 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Travel is not required. Compensation is $19–$24, depending on experience.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Good mobility and ability to perform physical work, including walking, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, and carrying tools and parts.

Responsibilities

• Change MHE batteries, confirming batteries are discharged to the proper voltage and rotating/cycling the battery fleet appropriately.
• Maintain an adequate supply of charged batteries by assessing the charging system, placing batteries on available chargers, managing shared chargers, and checking charger operation and DC amperage.
• Arrange batteries in the rack to support proper rotation and cycling.
• Perform basic maintenance and preventive maintenance on batteries, chargers, battery racks, and battery cars. This includes battery watering and washing; maintaining connectors, contact tips, covers, vent caps, watering systems, and shrouds; cleaning chargers and securing DC cables; and cleaning or making minor repairs to battery racks and cars.
• Maintain a clean and organized battery area by removing trash and acid buildup and properly storing tools and supplies.
• Identify assets requiring service, label them, notify the facility lead, manager, or supervisor, monitor repair progress, and provide management with daily updates.
• Complete other tasks as instructed by management.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave after six months
• Safety shoe purchase assistance of $100 in certain locations
• Career progression opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee health and wellness program
• Employee discounts and purchasing programs
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed