Warehouse Maintenance Technician

NFI Industries•McDonough, GA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for basic repairs and upkeep arising from day-to-day warehouse operations, as directed by the Operations Supervisor, Manager, or General Manager. The role evaluates mechanical and electrical failures, performs preventive maintenance and repairs, and operates production machinery as required by production needs. It also supports facility safety and compliance, communicates repair needs and operating deviations, and assists packers and material-handling personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four to six years of related experience.
Self-starter with a can-do attitude.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in varying facility conditions.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to rely on experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Ability to work under general supervision.
A degree of creativity and latitude.

Responsibilities

Evaluate mechanical and/or electrical failures in production equipment and determine appropriate corrective action.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment as needed.
Operate production machinery according to established production needs and requirements, while inspecting finished products for quality.
Set up, load, start, adjust process variables, diagnose, troubleshoot, and properly shut down process equipment according to published production schedules and product specifications.
Communicate a list of broken items requiring repair to the Manager in a timely manner.
Promptly communicate when items cannot be repaired and an outside vendor needs to be called.
Maintain required tools and allow the stated maximum time for purchasing required tools.
Support the facility Safety Program and ensure maintenance-related warehouse areas meet applicable federal and company regulations.
Recommend items for repair or upgrade to the Manager.
Maintain a list of contractors and vendors.
Notify the shift supervisor of significant deviations from normal operating conditions.
Assist packers and material-handling personnel.
Administer on-site training based on needs and recommendations.