PIV Maintenance Mechanic I - 1st Shift

NOW Health Group INC•Bloomingdale, IL

just now•$26 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Repairs and maintains all Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) and equipment at Roselle, Bloomingdale manufacturing facilities (395 and 391), Fruitful Yield stores, and Knollwood Dr./Scott Dr. buildings. This role involves performing routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance on various material handling equipment, including turret trucks, order pickers, reach trucks, sit down forklifts, power walkies, and stacker lifts. The mechanic will also assist with inspections and setup of new equipment, service batteries and chargers, and interpret service manuals for repairs. Additionally, the position requires maintaining operational certification for all material handling equipment, keeping detailed maintenance logs, ordering and procuring parts, and identifying opportunities for process improvement in efficiency, quality, and safety. A strong emphasis is placed on safety responsibilities, including supporting a culture of safe production, adhering to all safety policies and procedures, and reporting incidents immediately.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent degree.
Prior experience operating equipment, up to and including swing reach trucks.
General knowledge of electric, and machine shop required.
Proven ability through certification to operate and repair all plant (PIT) vehicles and accurately complete paperwork and maintain maintenance records.
Good knowledge of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic skills necessary to operate, troubleshoot and repair all powered industrial vehicles.
Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety and efficiency goals.
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills required.
Good time management skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task to calmly handle and complete multiple projects simultaneously and on-time in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and ability to work independently; and flexibility to change tasks frequently and work in different work centers as business needs require.
Strong teamwork skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with others; strong attention to detail skills; and demonstrated high quality of work.
Consistently follows all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively to coworkers, supervisors and vendors.
Good interpersonal skills required.
Ability to accurately and truthfully complete paperwork.
Ability to operate and maintain certification in Powered Industrial Vehicles.
Basic computer (Word, Excel) and data entry skills required.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Nice To Haves

Food or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
Bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs routine, emergency and preventative maintenance on material handling equipment (PIV) including turret trucks, order pickers, reach trucks, sit down forklift, power walkies and stacker lifts.
Assists and performs in-service inspections and setup for newly acquired Powered Industrial Equipment.
Performs servicing, inspections and repairs of batteries and battery chargers for PIT.
Reads and interprets manufacturer’s service manuals to perform the necessary maintenance and repairs needed. Contacts Dealers and Manufacturers if technical assistance is required.
Maintains ability through certification to operate all material handling equipment.
Keeps maintenance logs and report on daily activities. Records routine, emergency and preventative maintenance into CMMS.
Orders and procures parts for all necessary repairs and restocking of inventory. Ensures purchase orders are submitted and approved.
Identifies and submits suggestions to improve efficiencies, quality and safety.
Actively participates in root cause analysis and other plant continuous improvement initiatives. Recommends and assists with implementing continuous improvement ideas.
Complies with safety and GMP requirements.
Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices.
Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities.
Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance.
Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures.
Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately.
Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention.
Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required.
Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.