Battery Technician

SpartanNash•Severn, MD

1d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

As a Battery Operator, you will safely operate, monitor, and maintain the battery system each day. You will change batteries in warehouse material-handling equipment (MHE), keep an adequate supply of charged batteries, perform basic maintenance on battery-area assets, ensure assets are operable, maintain a clean work area, and perform other tasks as instructed by management. The role is based at 8024 Telegraph Rd, Severn, Maryland 21144. No travel is required. The schedule is Sunday 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The listed compensation is $19–$24, depending on experience. The work environment may include freezer warehouse conditions (-20°F to 0°F), perishable warehouse conditions (28°F to 60°F), and store/grocery warehouse conditions (50°F to 90°F).

Requirements

1–2 years of relevant experience.
Good mobility and ability to perform physical exertion, including walking, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, and carrying tools and parts.
Ability to perform equipment inspections, mechanical repairs, and replacements.

Responsibilities

Safely operate, monitor, and maintain the battery system.
Change batteries in warehouse MHE, confirming batteries being replaced are discharged to the proper voltage and rotating/cycling the fleet appropriately.
Maintain a supply of charged batteries by assessing the system, charging batteries as needed, managing shared chargers, checking charger operation and DC amperage, and arranging batteries for proper rotation.
Perform basic maintenance and preventive maintenance on batteries, chargers, battery racks, and battery cars. This includes tasks such as watering and washing batteries, maintaining connectors and contact tips, cleaning chargers and racks, securing DC cables, replacing rack rollers and slides, and cleaning or making minor repairs to battery cars.
Keep the battery area clean and organized, including removing trash and debris, storing tools and supplies properly, and cleaning dust and acid buildup from the battery rack.
Identify assets requiring service, label them, notify the facility lead, manager, or supervisor, monitor repair progress, and update management daily.
Perform other tasks as instructed by management.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package, including PTO and paid holidays.
Healthcare coverage for single and family plans, eligible from the first of the month following the date of hire.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability.
Paid parental leave after six months.
Paid training.
Weekly pay.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits available from day one.
In certain locations, $100 toward the purchase of safety shoes.
Career progression opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee health and wellness program.
Employee discounts and purchasing programs.
Employee assistance program.