Entry Level Maintenance Technician 2nd shift

Description

Summary: The General Maintenance person is responsible for maintaining the entire facility mechanical infrastructure including material handling equipment (conveyors, automated sorters, printers of all types, stretch wrap machines, balers, compactors, and some fork-lifts) and all other mechanical infrastructure as directed.

Essential Functions: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on material handling equipment including conveyers, sorters, and related equipment.
• Be computer literate and have a working knowledge of Windows Outlook, Word, and Excel. Familiarity with IBM’s AS-400 software is a plus.
• Notify Management concerning major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Move equipment and supplies either manually or by using various types of material handling equipment as needed in a safe manner.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance functions.
• Maintain Maintenance area in a clean, organized, and safe manner always.
• Maintain and repair IT equipment as required.
• Must be able to follow safety rules for personal protection and the protection of others, including maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to be certified on powered industrial trucks including Reach Truck, Order Picker, Sit-down Forklift, Electric Pallet Jack and Forklift Battery Changing Equipment and Scissor Lift.
• No fear of heights. Able to go up to the ceiling on the scissor lift and occasionally go on the roof using the wall ladder access.
• Must be willing to work overtime on short notice including nights and weekends as needed.
• General knowledge of electrical (120V, 240V, 480V and DC Voltages), carpentry, plumbing, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Schedule preventative maintenance as needed and anticipate maintenance needs in the facility.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and a positive attitude.
• Required to maintain OSHA compliant annual training, including Lockout/Tagout, Hand & Power Tool Safety, Eye Safety, Electrical Safety, Machine Safeguarding, Proper Lifting, Slips, Trips and Falls Training, Basic HazMat Training, Ladder Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Fall Protection Training, and Proper PPE usage. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, and manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, and divide simple numbers such as weights and quantities.
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations for hazardous chemical program.
• Ability to apply situational awareness to identify hazardous situations.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent plus at least two years additional training/education and two to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Physical Requirements: The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand and walk up to 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to repetitively reach up and out.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 25 pounds repeatedly and occasionally push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• Will frequently lift to 50 Lbs. and occasionally lift to 75 Lbs.
  
  

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Work with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet department and company objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making competent and timely decisions that meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives.
• Optimize Work Processes – Understanding and compliance to all standard operating procedures within your department with a laser focus on continuous improvement.
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Able to work unsupervised and alone on your shift.
• Ability to apply situational awareness to identify hazardous situations.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.
  
  

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The work performed is in a high-volume distribution center environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Frequently exposed to noise, dust, vibration, heat, cold and moving machinery.
  
  

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. EOE/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to [email protected].

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. EOE/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran. ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to [email protected], or call: (708) 356-3737.