Warehouse Equipment Maintenance Technician

Basic Purpose: Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, batteries, etc). This keeps day and night warehouse operations functional to ensure efficient shipping and receiving of product.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM – 4 PM

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, etc.) to ensure that adequate machinery is available for day and night warehouse operations.
• Review any equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintain a repair log per USF policy.
• Perform PM's (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment, and maintain PM log with proper documentation, per USF policy.
• Comply with all USF and government guidelines regarding safety when working on equipment (i.e. Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safe work environment, etc.)
• Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and other equipment contained therein.
• Responsible for company tools and maintenance equipment used in performance of job duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, and security of tool area.
• If authorized, may purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors to perform required duties.
• Performs light maintenance duties as assigned (i.e., replacement of light bulbs, painting, storage rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, basic drywall and concrete repairs, etc.)

Supervision Relationships: Internal: Warehouse personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnel. External: Outside vendors

Qualifications:

• Education/Training: High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• Related Experience: A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; able to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment; welding ability; able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); able to work with little direct supervision.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Sit Occasionally
  • Stand Frequently
  • Walk Frequently
  • Drive Occasionally (Test drives equipment)
  • Lift: 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously, 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently, 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally, 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally, Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
  • Carry: 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently, 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently, 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally, 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally, Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
  • Push/pull Occasionally (e.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units)
  • Climb/balance Occasionally (e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector)
  • Stoop/squat Frequently
  • Kneel/bend Occasionally
  • Bend Frequently
  • Reach above shoulder Occasionally
  • Grasp objects Frequently
  • Manipulate objects Frequently
  • Twisting Occasionally

The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $24 and $26 per hour.

This role is also eligible for overtime compensation. Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here.

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