General Maintenance Laborer

Wayfair • Romeoville, IL

116d • $24

About The Position

We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space because of people like you, who are driven, determined, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. In order to maintain our high level of delivery standards and meet our customer's needs, the Wayfair Distribution team plays a key role in improving customer satisfaction and driving repeat business. We've been busy building a best-in-class logistics network that allows us to delight customers by speeding up deliveries, adding services, and reducing damage using our own physical, asset-based warehouses. We are looking for talented hard-working individuals to join our growing team - your professional home awaits you at Wayfair!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic carpentry and maintenance experience including carpentry, painting, plumbing
• Experience safely using warehouse equipment such as order pickers, pallet jacks, forklifts and aerial lifts
• Proficient using hand and power tools and computers to perform required duties
• Previous battery charger/changer experience is a plus
• Must be flexible on working hours and willing to work scheduled & unscheduled overtime
• Ability to regularly bend, lift, stretch, crawl and reach, engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists and stand and walk for long periods
• Must be comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 75 lbs unassisted
• Ability to access all areas of the building by climbing ladders and gangways safely and without limitation
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment that can be noisy and unlit
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team and take direction
• Must be a safety conscious, motivated, detail oriented, self-starter with a positive attitude

Nice To Haves

• Previous battery charger/changer experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate battery changing station including removal and replacement of lift batteries (at applicable sites)
• Operates floor sweeper / scrubber to maintain facility floor
• General building maintenance including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry and painting
• Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with established OSHA and Wayfair safety policies and procedures
• Conduct daily/weekly preventative maintenance and completes daily log sheet
• Perform pre-operation checklist and verify all safety devices are functional at all times
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Complete work orders, records, logs and other written or computer-based documents
• Perform other job-related duties as directed by Manager/Supervisor
• Maintain a good attendance record

Benefits

• $1.50 shift differential after 6:00pm
• Referral Bonuses
• Overtime hours & pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Wayfair company discount
• Benefits start day one
• Growth opportunities (Conversions, Promotions, and more!)

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees