Maintenance Associate

Apex Companies; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Apex Companies in North Aurora, IL is seeking a Maintenance Associate to support warehouse upkeep, forklift operation, and local deliveries. The role involves battery maintenance, equipment charging, and ensuring a clean, safe workplace across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate will be flexible as responsibilities evolve with business needs. Newly created position with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and reliable transportation for occasional local deliveries.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is a plus but not required.
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Responsibilities

• Perform general warehouse upkeep and maintain a safe, clean workspace.
• Maintain and clean warehouse floors and recovery tank.
• Move and organize forklifts and organize stored items in racks.
• Support local deliveries; ensure reliable transportation between locations.
• Observe and promote safe work practices; use PPE.
• Assist in receiving and inspecting inbound materials for accuracy and quality.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently across various makes and models.
• Maintain charging routines for stock forklift batteries and demo units.
• Contribute to cross‑department support to meet company goals.
• Ensure warehouse safety and cleanliness at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Bilingual (nice-to-have)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PPE usage

Job description

Location: Aurora, IL

Hourly Rate Range: $16.00 - $20.00

About Apex Companies:
Apex Companies provide a full-service, cross-solution approach for material handling industry customers, offering expertise in warehouse and industrial facility design, integration of material handling solutions, and optimization of efficiency. We source and service forklifts, industrial vehicles, and equipment while providing safety audits, repair services, and personnel training. As a leader in innovative automation solutions, we aim to help clients reduce costs, minimize labor dependencies, and maximize throughput capabilities, ultimately enhancing warehousing and distribution performance.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Maintenance Associate to join our team in North Aurora, IL. This is a unique role within Apex that provides an opportunity to help multiple aspects of the business. The Maintenance Associate will be responsible for ensuring buildings and equipment are maintained, cleaned, and operating. This will include loading and unloading trucks, battery maintenance, and making local deliveries at times.

We are a new position for Apex and the ideal candidate will understand that job functions might change as we learn more about what is needed for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general warehouse upkeep, including cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment at our locations.
• Maintaining and cleaning the warehouse floors.
• Maintaining and cleaning recovery tank
• Moving and Organizing Forklifts
• Maintaining charging routines for stock forklift batteries
• Maintaining demo units including cleaning and charging
• Organize stored items in rack
• Support occasional local deliveries; reliable transportation is required for travel between locations.
• Observe and promote safe work practices and procedures
• Support other warehouse departments as needed to meet company goals
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently (various makes and models)
• Ensure warehouse safety by maintaining a clean and organized workspace
• Assist in receiving and inspecting inbound materials for accuracy and quality

Physical Requirements:

• Work in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and dust.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, up to a full 8-hour shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and occasionally handle heavier materials.
• Climb ladders, kneel, bend, and maneuver in tight spaces as needed.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to operate machinery and handle materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Previous warehouse experience or related field is a plus but not required.
• Forklift operation experience with a variety of models required is a plus but not a requirement. *It will be expected that you will learn how to operate a forklift.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment
• Ability to maintain organization in a fast-moving warehouse environment.
• Must pass a drug test and background check required.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel-toe boots, hard hats, and safety shields.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• A teachable and growth-oriented mindset.
• Bilingual candidates are a plus.

Please note: As this is a newly created position, responsibilities may evolve over time based on business needs and operational priorities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.

• This includes health, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability (STD) and voluntary long-term disability (LTD) coverage; and life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance options.
• We also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match, generous paid time off benefits including paid holidays, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
• We are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our team members.

Why Join Us?

At Apex, we recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our employees drive our success,

which is why we believe in empowering our people with real-time career development, offering diverse and challenging work and providing solid growth opportunities. If you have a "Let’s get down to business, roll up your sleeves" mindset then Apex is the place for you.

Apex promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing a non-smoking environment and is an equal-opportunity employer.