Multisite Cold Storage Maintenance Lead

If you have a passion for logistics and warehousing, you’ve come to the right place! Leave your resume in our Talent Community today, or check back from time to time to see the latest job postings. At Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics, our mission is to design and deploy modern facilities and provide innovative solutions through the practical application of technology, creating meaningful value for our customers while helping them meet their strategic objectives – establishing The New Age of cold chain. We believe our employees make us different. Our goal is to attract, retain and develop the best employees available in the markets we serve. Only through the strength of our employees will we attain our business goals. Position Overview and Purpose This position oversees the use, care, and operation of all equipment in a cold storage facility, including refrigeration systems, material handling equipment, power and hand tools, and maintenance vehicles. This role will also ensure direct reports are properly trained and well-versed in the facility’s maintenance processes. Essential Functions and Basic Duties Oversee the work of a team of maintenance professionals. Lead by example by living the company values of Integrity, Accountability, Transparency, Impact, Humility, and Community. Perform refrigeration repairs, cleaning and full service, including: Check all freezer temperatures. Do a walk‑through of all freezers checking evaporators. Perform a leak check of the entire refrigeration system on a weekly basis. Check all levels of refrigeration vessels. Coordinate with the General Manager on upcoming major projects that need to be balanced into the budget. Ensure proper and complete utilization of the computer maintenance management system (CMMS) and verify completion of applicable work orders. Set up, install new equipment, modify, or renovate equipment as directed. Perform demand and preventive maintenance for the cold storage facility. Utilize onsite motorized lift and rental equipment as needed while operating, inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining equipment. Provide off‑hour call and weekend coverage for system outages, loss of power, or other unforeseen breakdowns. This position supports a multi‑site operation across our Crown Point, IN and Joliet, IL facilities, overseeing day‑to‑day maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency at both sites. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2‑3 years of warehouse inventory‑related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Ability to identify technical defects in refrigeration systems and all other equipment in the facility. Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Knowledge of refrigeration and overall warehouse maintenance skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and multi‑task. Physical Activities and Requirements for the Position Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together. Talking: Must be able to frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information, even in occasionally loud environments. Repetitive Motions: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Average Visual Abilities: Average visual acuity necessary to prepare and read documents, inspect products, or machinery. This position requires travel and the ability to operate a vehicle. Physical Strength: Incumbent should be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions This role will be working in a temperature‑controlled facility that provides both very low temperatures (as low as –20 Fahrenheit) and high temperatures (up to 100 Fahrenheit). The employee may work in a typical office environment for part of the day and may also spend time within the temperature‑controlled warehouse operation. Employees will wear personal protective equipment and freezer gear to facilitate a comfortable and safe operation. Mental Activities and Requirements of the Position Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Able to deal with very difficult concepts and complex variables. Mathematics Ability: Able to perform basic mathematical calculations and analyze operational and financial data. Language Ability: Ability to communicate in a two‑way conversation, give and receive information. Ability to prepare, read and understand e‑mail communication, journals, abstracts, financial reports, critiques, and legal documents. Ability to prepare and make comprehensive presentations, participate in formal debate, communicate extemporaneously, and communicate professionally to employees and before an audience. Equal Opportunity Employer Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr