Transportation Mechanic

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions. The Transportation Mechanic is responsible for keeping equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventative maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, and replacing filters.

Essential Job Function

• Contribute to overall team effort by accomplishing related projects and offering assistance as needed.

• This position inspects, promotes and maintains adherence to food safety cleanliness in the handling of product, ingredients and finished goods using proper work procedures and compliance with Food Safety and Quality

• Standards as defined by the FDA, SQF, HACCP and GMP Programs.

• Responsible for completing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance inspections in Intelex.

• Responsible for completing maintenance request in Intelex.

• Must have advanced mechanical aptitude.

• Advanced knowledge of power tools, ability to operate properly and safely.

• Knowledge of precision measuring tools.

• Independently complete assigned tasks as directed by Transportation Manager.

• Maintain a clean shop and/or assigned work area.

• Basic knowledge of MIG and ARC welding.

• Ensure the preventative maintenance schedule is being executed on all vehicles (forklifts, man-lifts, golf-carts, etc.).

• Responsible for keeping transportation equipment within DOT Specifications and regulations.

• Keeps an organized log of all forklift and transportation equipment repairs.

• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal team members and external vendors or customers via email, telephone, 2-way radio, or handwriting

• Computer proficiency (MS Windows and Office)

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude

• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Arxada has world class offering in three distinct areas:

Consumer Microbial Control (CMC) focuses on the threat posed by microorganisms to people, with products spanning the food and drink, professional hygiene, home and personal care, crop protection and wood protection areas.

Industrial Microbial Control (IMC) supplies antimicrobials and performance additives for the plastics, energy, textile and other industries, as well as dry-film and wet-state preservatives for the paints and coatings that provide protection and improve efficiency in the construction and marine sectors.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.