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SENIOR ASSOCIATE, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance on conveyors, dock levelers, overhead doors, dunnage systems and all other equipment in the facility. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and pleasant personality; effective memory skills; good hand eye coordination; dependability, ability to follow directions and a strong willingness to learn.
Responsibilities:
· Maintain current plans, procedures, programs and strategies to enhance performance, accuracy levels and interdepartmental perceptions
· Maintain spare parts inventory
· Responsible for trouble-shooting and repairing conveyors
· Monitors lift equipment for service needs and damage
· Properly clean up oil, water and acid spills according to OSHA guidelines
· Maintain cleanliness of maintenance and battery change areas
· Ensure that batteries are changed, charged and watered as required
· Operate lift trucks effectively and safely in completing work assignments
· Assemble and disassemble racking, bins and conveyors
· Maintain plumbing and plumbing fixtures
· Assure the facility is maintained in a manner that will assure efficient and dependable operation on a daily basis
· Maintain safety, housekeeping and maintenance standards
· Interact with other departments to help make team successful
· Provide guidance in the absent of Supervisor
· Perform other general maintenance duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent, required
· 5+ years of experience working within a Distribution Center environment, required
· Forklift certified with experience in operating lift trucks, counter-balance, reach, order pickers and walkie/riders
· Possess the ability to perform their duties with minimal direction both alone and with their peers and in a manner that best supports the DC operation
· Ability to work in confined areas and at heights above 30 feet
· Interface well with peers and management
· Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions in completing job assignments
· Experience with electrical trouble shooting and minor electrical repairs (replace breakers, switches, receptacles, ballast, bulbs, etc.)
· Experience maintaining and repairing automated conveyor and sorter systems
· Experience preventative maintenance of HVAC systems
· Experience operating a floor scrubber, battery changer, watering and charging industrial batteries, operating trash and cardboard compactor
· Ability to work a flexible schedule, required
· Must be able to read, write, and speak English
· Must complete and submit a background screening that will be conducted by the U.S. Government post hire
Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Demands
· Ability read labels, RF scanners and maneuver throughout facility without assistance
· Ability to train and lead entry level co-workers
· Ability to direct activity to those assigned to assist the maintenance department
· Willingness to perform all other tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor / Manager
· Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
· Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
· Ability to push or pull carts of up to 100 pounds without assistance
· Ability to climb stairs without assistance
· Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and grasp products
· Must NOT be afraid of heights
· Must be able to work on a variety of warehouse floors up to 100 feet in height
· Must be about to work in a warehouse environment with a noise level up to 85dBA
Preferred Personal Characteristics
· Strong work ethic
· Setting and achieving goals
· Dependable
· Ability to consistently follow through.
· Positive attitude
· Self-motivated and ability to work effectively without constant supervision
· Team-oriented and ability to work collaboratively
· Effective communication and verbal skills
· Flexible and adaptable
