Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Associate

Pet Food Experts,LLC; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

401(k) with Employer Match

Safety footwear reimbursement

Overtime pay

Paid Holidays

Employee discounts on pet food

Job summary

Pet Food Experts, LLC is seeking a Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Associate to perform preventive and routine maintenance across the distribution center, its grounds and equipment. You will inspect daily, weekly and monthly tasks, address repairs, and ensure safety standards.

Responsibilities include carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, locksmith tasks, operating pallet jacks and forklifts, maintaining records, coordinating with vendors, and building or dismantling warehouse racking

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building maintenance trades and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and tools in a warehouse distribution center.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to read blueprints and assembly instructions.
• Ability to operate pallet jack and forklift.
• Effective written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and general maintenance of facility and grounds.
• Install, maintain, repair basic trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing).
• Troubleshoot equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Maintain maintenance records and inspections.
• Build and dismantle warehouse racking.
• Snow/ice removal at exterior entrances.
• Interact with vendors for maintenance services.

Skills

Building maintenance

Machinery operation

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Tool usage

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Position Purpose Summary

The Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Associate is responsible for performing and overseeing preventive and routine maintenance tasks, including but not limited to: the repair and general maintenance throughout the distribution center facility, its grounds and equipment through daily, weekly and monthly inspections, and as necessary.

Organizational Structure

Summary of Essential Functions

• Perform repair and general maintenance work on the facility/building and grounds externally and internally within the facility.
• Assist with and perform installation, maintenance, repair and construction in the basic building maintenance trades, such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, locksmith, and mechanics.
• Troubleshoot and provide minor maintenance or replacement to equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot minor maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, and plumbing systems.
• Conduct routine inventory and inspections, including fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
• Communicate with management regarding issues and follow up.
• Inventory and restock first aid kits.
• Build and dismantle warehouse racking.
• Remove snow/ice at all exterior entrances/exits throughout the facility.
• Interact with vendors including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, builders and technicians.

Accountabilities and Supporting Activities

• Perform Sanitation/Food Safety Associate responsibilities including but not limited to sweeping, dusting, trash collections, charging equipment, loading and sorting pallets, and baling cardboard as required.
• Maintain accurate records of preventative maintenance schedules and inspections.
• Order supplies and materials for receiving and receiving, and as necessary to complete projects.
• Maintain the facilities, equipment and grounds in good working order, cleanliness, and per sanitation guidelines for vendors and auditing companies brought in through our vendors.
• Support each department within the company with necessary maintenance to the facilities, equipment and grounds.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of trades related to building maintenance and repair and a variety of building maintenance procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for the maintenance and repair of the warehouse distribution center
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in reading and following blueprints and assembly instructions
• Skill in using hand and power tools and ability to operate pallet jack, forklift and various warehouse equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Schedule: Monday- Friday: 1:00pm- Until work is complete
Application Deadline: Ongoing

Here’s how it works:

• Starting Pay: $22 per hour
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 7 AM to 3:30 PM
• Guaranteed Pay Increases: Employees receive a pay increase after 6 months of employment and an additional increase after 1 year of service and beyond
• Additional Earning Opportunities: Pay rate increases are scheduled regularly based on your length of service

Pawsome Perks of Joining PFX:

• No Scheduled Weekends! - More time for family, adventures, or just lounging with your pets.
• Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best.
• 401(k) with Employer Match - Because your future matters.
• Safety Footwear Reimbursement - We help keep your feet comfy and protected!
• Overtime Pay - Extra $$ for extra hours (because your time is valuable).
• Paid Holidays - Celebrate, relax, and recharge - on us!
• Employee Discounts on Pet Food & Supplies - Because your pets deserve the best, too!

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Minimum 1 year of building maintenance experience, preferably in warehouse distribution environment

Complexity

Ability to work independently, handling multiple tasks with varying degrees of skill, including follow up and resolution of maintenance and repair responsibilities.

Personal Contacts

Ability to interface with peers, team members, other departments as well as all levels of Management.

Confidential Data

All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters while working at Pet Food Experts is considered confidential and must be maintained as such.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.