Warehouse Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

Ryder • Lakewood, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Maintenance Technician in Lakewood, Washington. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and pays $25.00 per hour and up based on experience; employees may also be eligible for a shift premium. The role supports warehouse maintenance in a clean, organized facility and emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and accurate maintenance operations.

The technician uses computerized maintenance management systems to organize maintenance work and communicate with plant and corporate management. The role maintains preventive-maintenance records and spare-parts inventories, supports facility maintenance policies and procedures, and helps ensure the maintenance area remains organized and the facility is ready for tours. The technician also participates in safety and Lean programs and supports compliance with good manufacturing practices.

Requirements

• Vocational or technical certification in a related field, or three years of relevant experience in lieu of certification.
• Intermediate knowledge of 480-volt systems and pneumatic equipment.
• Intermediate working knowledge of computer-based equipment maintenance and parts-inventory systems.
• Intermediate independent problem-solving capability.
• Intermediate understanding of 24VDC control systems, photoelectric sensors, and proximity sensors.
• Intermediate experience programming or troubleshooting servo and stepper motors and related software.
• Ability to troubleshoot or program barcode scanners and vision systems, including Cognex, Datalogic, and Keyence.
• Intermediate knowledge of warehouse maintenance safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out, fall restraint, and forklift/MHE operational safety.
• Intermediate knowledge of operating material-handling equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Ability to work independently and safely, including at heights.
• Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer-required badging or background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate ability to use PLC and HMI programming software to add form and function to an established program; Allen Bradley, Ignition, and Wonderware are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure preventive maintenance entries in software are complete and accurate.
• Use computerized maintenance management systems to organize the department and communicate with plant and corporate management.
• Maintain spare-parts and/or consignment inventories in accordance with procedures.
• Participate in the continual development and improvement of facility maintenance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Keep the maintenance area clean and organized and the facility ready for tours.
• Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
• Establish work schedules that meet operating and preventive-maintenance program demands.
• Actively participate in safety and Lean programs and support the Ryder culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO accrual starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Employee stock offer at 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed