Cold Equipment Tech

Columbia Distributing • Kent, WA

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About The Position

The Cold Equipment Tech is responsible for maintaining cold equipment for accounts and suppliers. The role includes picking up and delivering equipment, completing repairs as needed, supporting cooler programs and graphic installations, and keeping equipment and supplies in the warehouse clean and organized. Strong communication and teamwork support service to customers and partners.

This position operates mostly indoors at customer accounts, with occasional outdoor work, and requires local travel. Workdays and hours vary and may include weekends and overtime as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• At least 18 years of age.
• General knowledge of industry products.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds repetitively and up to 75 pounds; push or pull up to 100 pounds; bend, stoop, crouch, squat, use arms, wrists, and hands, and grasp; climb stairs and occasionally climb a ladder; and operate a warehouse lift.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of previous grocery or merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, delivery, resetting, maintenance, and inventory of non-alcoholic beverage cold equipment.
• Track and report daily and weekly cooler deliveries.
• Schedule cold equipment deliveries to accounts and maintain daily and weekly activity logs.
• Communicate directly with store and sales personnel about cold equipment and resets.
• Analyze cold equipment placement effectiveness using sales reports and recommend ways to use equipment effectively.
• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships with coworkers, supervisors, managers, and other contacts.
• Keep cold equipment and supplies in the warehouse clean and organized.
• Pick up and deliver equipment, perform repairs as needed, support cooler programs, and install graphics.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 80 hours of vacation annually
• 7–8 days of paid holidays annually, depending on location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED