Material Handling Equipment Technician
About The Position
The Material Handling Equipment Technician works independently and with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment problems, perform immediate repairs, and complete preventive maintenance. The role supports employee and workplace safety while maintaining equipment uptime in accordance with System Level Equipment (SLE) standards. It is based in a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled warehouse facility. The technician uses a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and tools and equipment to identify and troubleshoot material handling equipment affecting facility product flow. Work includes routine repairs and tasks, tasks on three-phase electrical systems under 600 volts, critical preventive and predictive maintenance, and drive unit and component rebuilds. PLC/controls experience is a plus. The expected hourly rate is $31.53–$34.00. Starting pay considers work location and a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Depending on the role, employees may also be eligible for bonus or incentive pay and benefits.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of material handling equipment (MHE) and automation in a distribution environment.
- Ability to work, plan, and prioritize independently and in a cross-functional team.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills, including good judgment.
- Ability to multitask; strong organization and time-management skills.
- Availability to work weekends.
Nice To Haves
- PLC/controls experience.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform immediate repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Help ensure the safety of people and the workplace and maintain equipment uptime in accordance with SLE.
- Use a CMMS, Microsoft Suite, and Google Suite.
- Identify and troubleshoot material handling equipment that affects facility product flow.
- Develop positive cross-functional internal and external relationships to improve occupancy experience, operating efficiency, and site reliability.
- Conduct routine repairs and tasks using tools and equipment.
- Perform tasks on three-phase electrical systems under 600 volts, critical preventive and predictive maintenance, and drive unit and component rebuilds.
- Work, plan, and prioritize independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Learn and apply working knowledge of related work-area processes and procedures.
- Work weekends.
Benefits
- $50 in monthly food credits for snacks and meals available for purchase onsite.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- 9 paid company holidays.
- 18 paid time-off (PTO) days, accruing from the first day of work.
- Potential eligibility for a bonus program and incentive pay, depending on role.
- State-of-the-art, climate-controlled warehouse facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
