Facility Maintenance (1st) in Lees Summit, Missouri at Mid-States Distributing, LLC

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Performs the necessary functions to maintain facilities and equipment in a large distribution center. The position requires excellent troubleshooting skills, ability to organize work and coordinate activities, and provide innovative solutions to meet business needs. The position also requires the ability to work well within a team and exercise good judgment in all aspects of the work. The focus area for work will be related to MHE work and conveyor systems.

KEY GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Operate, maintain, and perform preventive maintenance on the following material handling equipment: Sit-down forklift, order picker, reach truck, turret truck, pallet riders and other material handling equipment as necessary
• Complete repairs and perform preventive maintenance on conveyor systems
• Work closely with Warehouse Management team and office personnel
• Conduct all tasks in a manner that promotes safety
• Perform other duties as assigned including duties outside normal responsibilities as needed

KEY MHE TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs as required on all MHE equipment
• Communicate MHE issues to the team and day shift Lead MHE Technician

KEY CONVEYOR TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Train and operate conveyor systems throughout the warehouse distribution center
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on conveyor system components including belts, rollers, chains, sprockets, bearings, gear boxes and motors
• Report any issues observed while performing PM’s to the Facilities Manager or other designated Maintenance employees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• High school diploma preferred (GED accepted)
• 3-5 years of experience in a related mechanical, industrial, or technical role
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently with a positive attitude
• Comply with all OSHA Safety standards
• Experience with standard workplace policies like SDS, Lock Out / Tag Out, Hot Work, etc.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with department leadership to resolve issues

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be physically able to do the job, which includes:
  • Ability to climb by ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps and the like, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, and stand for extended periods of time, to talk and hear in order to communicate with others and hear work area hazards, and to perform heavy work
• Visual acuity to perform an activity such as operating a motor vehicle or material handling equipment
• Ability to work in hot or cold environmental conditions

TRAVEL:
Rarely (except for training or locally)

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this position. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.