Who We Are: USCS is dedicated to advancing, innovating, and serving companies seeking "Best in Service", facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are an employee-focused, equal opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.
The Job Details:
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facilities refrigeration systems, material handling equipment, and maintain all aspects of facility infrastructure and grounds
• Train and Manage daily tasks of maintenance personnel
• Schedule and manage facility projects
• Train all employees in various safety and regulatory compliance topics.
• Must be able to be on call 24/7/365
• Participate on an Emergency Response Team.
• Establish and maintain a high level of professionalism that supports collaboration and problem solving while building strong working relationships with various stakeholders including facility management, subordinates, and vendors.
• Supervise contractors and approval of contractor bills for payment.
The Job Specifics:
• Location, Department and Work Hours: Lumberton, NC, Engineering, Hours Vary
• Reports To: General Manager
• Travel Amount: May Vary
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Exempt
What We Are Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have or be able to complete the below qualifications
Education
- • High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- • RETA Certified Recommended
- • Must pass Emergency Response Physical. (Lung Capacity and Auditory Testing are conducted annually)
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance and operation of industrial refrigeration systems including 2 years in a senior position.
- • Strong knowledge in federal and state regulatory compliance programs including but not limited to OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management Programs.
- • Working knowledge of the public refrigerated warehouse (PRW) industry.
- • Working knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems (e.g. anhydrous ammonia)
- • Working knowledge of the functions of various material handling equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks, lead acid batteries, battery chargers, etc.).
- • Knowledge of capital and major repair budgeting
- • Ability to read and understand blue prints and P&IDs.
- • Knowledge of refrigeration control systems, microprocessors, and asset management systems (e.g. Infor EAM).
- • Knowledge of mechanics and mechanical skills.
Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The requirements described below are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.
• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Lift up to 70lbs occasionally with assistance
· Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Be able to speak and hear for safety and productivity
• Use scanners, tablets, radio, phones, and other warehouse machinery
• Ability to lift overhead
• Ability to work overtime is an essential part of this position due to demand
• Drive a registered motor vehicle to satisfy daily requirements
• Have acceptable and / or correctable vision
• Personal interaction and communication required to and from other people is extremely high
• Good arithmetic and reading skills
• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies
• A self-starter that can work independently and coordinate with others
• Work in a fast pace environment with the ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines
The Standard Details:
· Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.
· Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
· Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
· Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
· Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
· Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
· Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
· Participate in safety and educational training programs.
What’s In It For You:
We are a great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered:
· 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.
· Blue Cross Blue Shield available after 30 days of service, if elected.
· Company Life Insurance.
· A variety of additional benefits and perks.
Additional Information:
· This job description may not encompass all tasks necessary to complete the role.
· Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. This description outlines the most common tasks required for the job.
· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Top Skills
What We Do
For more than 125 years, United States Cold Storage (USCS) has protected America’s food supply through a national network of 39 world‑class, temperature‑controlled facilities across 14 states. Today, that mission is driven as much by software as it is by steel and concrete.
Behind every truck, pallet, and movement is a modern, in‑house engineering organization building the mission‑critical systems that run our warehouses. Our teams develop and operate the technology that tracks inventory in real time, optimizes labor and throughput, integrates automation and robotics, and connects seamlessly with our partners’ supply chains. We work across multiple clouds and databases, leverage modern data platforms like Snowflake, and solve complex computer science problems—from optimization to routing at scale.
With more than 4,300 employees and a 200+ person IT organization operating like a modern product and engineering group, USCS offers the rare combination of stability, scale, and complex technical challenges. We do whatever it takes to help our partners profitably reach their goals—whether that’s primary cold storage or fully integrated third‑party logistics—because when the temperature matters, getting it right matters even more.
Our facilities are located in: California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
Why Work With Us
USCS is a family built on trust, teamwork, and pride. From freezer floors to engineering, everyone helps build the next generation of cold storage with practical tech that makes operations safer and smarter—because here, you don’t just keep food moving—you build how it moves next.
