Warehouse Maintenance Mechanic

The Vitamin Shoppe•Ashland, VA

1d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Everyone is deserving of good health. At The Vitamin Shoppe, our commitment to good health for all is reflected in our dedicated teams that serve communities across the globe. Each Health Enthusiast at The Vitamin Shoppe has a unique story and life experience. We draw pride and strength from a deep appreciation of our differences and collective passion for helping our customers become their best selves, however they define it. This bonds us and drives us to deliver high-quality nutritional and self-care solutions from the most innovative brands, as well as expert guidance to support any health goal. No matter which direction your journey leads, we’ll keep you moving forward. Lifelong wellness starts here. Come be a part of something great and join our family of Health Enthusiasts! The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks associated with the maintenance, repair and operation of Distribution Center (DC) equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic will work independently and with the Facilities Team performing various tasks while meeting safety, quality, productivity, attendance and behavioral Vitamin Shoppe expectations. The Maintenance Mechanic effectively and efficiently uses established procedures, tools, equipment, and technologies to complete assigned duties. The Maintenance Mechanic retains the knowledge from training to complete the tasks associated with re-occurring duties and assignments.

Requirements

Education/Certification: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Knowledge: Mechanical & Electrical aptitude; other skilled trades
Experience Required: Some mechanical and electrical experience required, position will work to accumulate 8,320 hours of mechanical & electrical experience
Skill and Ability: Must be able to work independently & with a team
Must meet attendance requirements
Must have own hand-tool collection
Must have knowledge of hand-tool usage
Must display a sense of urgency towards task completion
Ability to use maintenance-related equipment and tools including Nitta belt welder, hoists, drills/drill press, saws, grinder, test meters, welder, etc.
Ability to do continuous lifting up to 50 pounds
Ability to effectively communicate relevant information and offer input towards solutions
Ability to share knowledge and learnings with team
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to work in a fast pace environment
Ability and willingness to work all shifts and overtime when required

Nice To Haves

DC operations experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist the team/Work independently in the inspection, repair, adjustment, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of the conveyor system, bringing any issues to the attention of the Sr. Maintenance Technician and/or Facilities Manager.
Electrical control wiring and corresponding devices using high & low voltage applications.
Fortna sortation system Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
Datalogic scanners
Mechanical assemblies & components, fabricated parts, belting
Assist the team/Work independently in the inspection, repair, adjustment, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of the material handling equipment (forklift) fleet, bringing any issues to the attention of the Sr. Maintenance Technician and/or Facilities Manager.
Operation of all types of facility MHE including scissor and boom lifts
Battery fleet and chargers; cleaning, watering, repairs
Basic/Minor MHE repairs including preventive maintenance routines
Assist the team/Work independently in the operation, testing, troubleshooting, diagnosis and correction of deficiencies in critical equipment/systems.
Fire Suppression: sprinkler system, fire extinguishers
HVAC: RTU & BAF
Temperature control & monitoring
Lighting Systems
Generators
IT Servers/Communication Devices
Assist the team/Work independently in the operation, testing, troubleshooting, diagnosis and correction of deficiencies in non-critical equipment/systems.
Operations: carton erector, void-fill machines, vertical lift, Pick-to-Light system, floor scrubber
Dock Equipment: levelers, doors, trailer restraints, fans, lighting
Other: Cardboard/plastic baler, shelving, ladders, netting, warehouse signage, tote wash area, parking lot/outdoor maintenance equipment
Complies with Vitamin Shoppe’s policies, guidelines and procedures as well as federal & state regulations including OSHA requirements, in the storage, handling and movement of product.
Complete work orders and assignments in a timely fashion in accordance with instructions, manufacturer’s recommendations and established policies and procedures
Follows all incident-prevention procedures to ensure their own safety as well as others
Assist in the performance of preventive maintenance as assigned and completes required documentation
Identify process improvements and bring them to the attention of the Senior Maintenance Technician and/or Facilities Manager.
Basic computer skills
Functional with email communications
Identify parts, materials and supplies necessary to complete assignments.
Ability to utilize the CMMS system for parts lookup, work order assignments and PM duties
Other duties as assigned/General facility upkeep