Intern, Maintenance Apprentice

About Us

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure.

We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage.

Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

Americold Maintenance Apprenticeship

The Americold Maintenance Apprenticeship is a 6-8 month, part-time, paid program, held at various Americold warehouses nationwide.

The apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the maintenance and refrigeration of temperature-controlled warehouses while continuing your education.

You'll be able to immediately apply classroom knowledge in a practical setting.

We provide the training and guidance needed to build a successful career with Americold.

As an apprentice, the experience you gain will be essential to your personal and professional growth, and your contributions will significantly impact our company.

What you'll Do


* This is a part-time program, requiring 20-25 hours per week.


* For Materials Handling Equipment (MHE)Track:
+ Observes, learns, and assists with basic repairs, adjustments of doors, dock levelers, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA Standards.
+ Attends and participates in all assigned trainings as directed.
+ Assists with and/or performs other routine maintenance tasks as necessary.


* For Refrigeration Track:
+ Observes, learns, and assists with basic refrigeration repairs
+ Attends and participates in all assigned trainings as directed.
+ Completion of RETA certifications
+ Assists with and/or performs other routine maintenance tasks as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need


* High school diploma or GED


* Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude


* Basic computer skills

What Could Set You Apart


* Currently enrolled in or recently completed vocational/technical college courses or certifications


* Previous maintenance/refrigeration experience.


* Industrial warehouse experience

Physical Requirements


* Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions


* Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending


* Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work


* Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks


* May require travel by automobile and airplane up for business


* May require a visit facility operation in temperatures at or below freezing


* May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing u...