General Maintenance Labourer

Wayfair; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in e-commerce is seeking a General Labourer Maintenance Tech in Toronto. This role entails performing various maintenance tasks, including battery changing and general upkeep of the facility. Candidates should possess mechanical aptitude and a high school diploma, with the opportunity to train as an apprentice.

Qualifications

• Ability to work all days, shifts, overtime, and holidays.
• Experience with warehouse equipment operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform battery changing and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct daily/weekly preventative maintenance and complete logs.
• Assist maintenance technicians with equipment and facilities.

Skills

General mechanical maintenance abilities

Good communication skills

Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The General Labourer Maintenance Tech will be a highly self-motivated, customer-centric, safety conscience team player with good attendance, whom will perform battery changing, preventative maintenance on equipment, machinery, structures, grounds, and assists Skilled Maintenance Personnel. This technician will have the opportunity train as an apprentice to the maintenance team and could potentially transition into maintenance if the proper skillsets are learned/achieved.

Shift:

• Monday - Friday Day Shift

What you will do:

• Operates battery changing station, conducting the removal and replacement of lift batteries while adhering to all OSHA & Wayfair safety policies and procedures
• Disposes of Hazardous Materials in accordance with established OSHA procedures
• Conducts daily/weekly Preventative Maintenance and completes daily log sheet
• Performs pre-operation checklist and verifies all safety devices are functional at all times
• Utilizes and maintains the proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Charge, clean, and inspect batteries for production equipment
• Checks and maintains water levels in batteries
• Monitors battery charger status, battery cable insulation and connectors, reporting necessary repairs to maintenance
• Maintains a clean and safe work area
• Operates floor sweeper / scrubber to maintain facility floor
• Paints, plasters, and performs general building maintenance functions including plumbing and carpentry to maintain facility
• Assist Maintenance Technicians with installation, repair and preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities
• Performs all job-related duties as directed by Manager/Supervisor
• Completes work assignments, work orders, records, logs and other written or computer-based documents
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship across all levels in the organization
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity

What you will need:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to work all days and shifts, overtime, and holidays. (We are a 24/7 operation)
• Basic reading, writing, computer, and oral language skills
• General mechanical maintenance abilities and aptitude (carpentry, painting, plumbing, and general building maintenance)
• Good Communication skills and the ability to work well with a diverse group of associates
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment (Order Picker, Pallet Runners, Standup, Reach, Aerial Lift etc.)
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and multi meters
• Previous Battery charger/changer experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs regularly
• Use aerial lift equipment to a height in excess of 30ft
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, crawling, & reaching below the waist and above the head
• Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists
• Ability to use hand and power tools such as saws, drills, impacts, etc.
• Continual standing and/or walking with great frequency (facility over a quarter mile)
• Ability to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation
• Ability to work in construction /distribution environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated and/or not air-conditioned
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments to include inclement weather
• Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, etc.)

Why Wayfair?

While we've been busy growing our team, the safety of employees remains our #1 priority and is at the heart of every decision made. We have taken a variety of steps to ensure that Wayfair is one of the safest places to work. How we'll keep you safe:

• Guidelines to help employees maintain proper social distancing such as staggering shifts to reduce overlap and limitations on the number of people in common spaces.
• Providing and requiring suitable PPE such as masks, gloves, and safety vests.
• Increased sanitizing stations, as well as, improved professional sanitization of each facility .
• Team stretches at the start of each shift - if you've come to flex your muscles, you first have to stretch them!

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Wayfair, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it and support it. Wayfair is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Wayfair does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Wayfair complies with federal and provincial disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the recruiter.

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form .

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About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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About the company

Wayfair Inc. is an American e-commerce company that sells furniture and home-goods.

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