Maintenance Mechanic, 1st Shift (On-site)

Lakeshore Learning Materials • Midway, KY

80d

About The Position

We are currently searching for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic, 1st Shift to work full-time at our distribution center in Midway, KY. Primary responsibilities include preventive maintenance and repair of facility infrastructure—including plumbing, electrical and utilities, as well as structural and material-handling equipment. This position also performs necessary project management on all facility and material-handling equipment components. A day at Lakeshore looks like this: Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on the facility's conveyor system using industry-accepted procedures, plans and manuals. Conduct maintenance and troubleshoot basic electrical and mechanical problems related to all material-handling equipment and components. Maintain and troubleshoot when required all motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, etc. Maintain and repair as needed the facility's material handling, racking and shelving. Perform routine maintenance on the facility infrastructure. Maintain dock levelers and overhead doors. Ensure forklift batteries have appropriate water levels and are charged timely and correctly. Assist and support in janitorial duties as required. Demonstrate an awareness and compliance with Loss and Prevention and Safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a warehouse environment or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Forklift-certified or willingness to acquire certification.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools effectively.
• Ability to work in conditions that may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside, noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Able to work at elevated heights.
• Ability and willingness to perform limited overtime, including weekends and off-shift hours.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of forklift repair and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on the facility's conveyor system.
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshoot basic electrical and mechanical problems related to all material-handling equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, etc.
• Maintain and repair the facility's material handling, racking and shelving.
• Perform routine maintenance on the facility infrastructure.
• Maintain dock levelers and overhead doors.
• Ensure forklift batteries have appropriate water levels and are charged timely and correctly.
• Assist and support in janitorial duties as required.
• Demonstrate an awareness and compliance with Loss and Prevention and Safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, and bonus eligible.
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding.
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest.
• Generous employee discount.
• Casual dress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers