Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd Shift (On-site)

Lakeshore Learning Materials • Midway, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, over 50 stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth. We are currently searching for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd 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. Successful candidates will possess a minimum of 3 years of related experience in a warehouse environment, expertise with hand tools and power tools, and the fitness required to perform a variety of physical tasks both indoors and out. This person will work our second shift (Monday-Friday, 4:00pm-12:30am).

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 a plus

Responsibilities

• 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

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 (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees