Warehouse Maintenance Technician

Plastic Express•Pooler, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Warehouse Maintenance Technician position, reporting directly to the Warehouse Maintenance Supervisor, assists with managing local scheduling and real-time operations that facilitate the maximization of resources (human and automated) to achieve customer satisfaction, productivity, schedule adherence and economic goals. The Warehouse Maintenance Technician will possess electro-mechanical knowledge and experience in diagnosing and repairing various warehouse and packaging equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or two years’ experience in similar field.
Knowledge of basic maintenance functions: basic mechanical, basic electric, painting, HVAC, minor physical structural repairs, and snow removal (if required by locale).
Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical information to colleagues.
Provide technical support during the installation of new equipment or systems.
Valid Driver’s License may be necessary for operating equipment at some sites.
Proven interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact
Regularly required to read, understand and speak English in order to ensure effective performance of the job, and the successful operation of the employer's business
Mechanically inclined

Nice To Haves

Experience working in general maintenance, plumbing or HVAC.

Responsibilities

Assist Warehouse Maintenance Supervisor with disassembly of damaged and broken equipment so that it can be more easily repaired.
Reassemble equipment after repair work has been successfully completed.
Assist Warehouse Maintenance Supervisor with troubleshooting equipment issues that cause operational inefficiencies.
Correct problems to ensure proper and safe function of equipment at the highest level of effectiveness to ensure maximum readiness of site.
Receive deliveries of tools, equipment and supplies and transfer them to work stations or other areas as directed by seniors.
Hold or hand off tools, equipment and parts to workers who are actively working on maintenance or repairs.
Examine machinery to ensure that it is functioning properly and to check for defects in components or parts.
Move or position vehicles, physical structures and other equipment to ensure easy access for workers who will be troubleshooting, installing, assembling or disassembling them.
Use hand or power tools to disconnect, connect or adjust tubing, wiring and other equipment as needed.
Receive work orders and determine what parts, equipment and services are needed to perform necessary maintenance and repair work.
Submit order requests for parts, equipment and services required of third parties in support of maintenance and repair work.