Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd Shift (On-site)

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC; Midway (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid leave for new parents

Medical/dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible benefits

Casual dress code

Job summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift in Midway, KY. This full-time position involves preventive maintenance and repair tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and equipment management. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a warehouse setting, be proficient with hand and power tools, and possess strong communication skills. Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment are offered, including paid leave for new parents and flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a warehouse environment or equivalent.
• Capability to work in various physical conditions including small spaces and elevated heights.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on the facility’s conveyor system.
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshoot basic electrical and mechanical issues.
• Maintain and repair the facility’s material handling, racking and shelving.

Skills

Experience in a warehouse environment

Forklift certification

Hand tools and power tools proficiency

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd Shift (On-site)

Full‑time position.

We are currently searching for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd Shift to work full‑time at our distribution center in Midway, KY. Primary responsibilities include preventive maintenance and repair of facility infrastructure—including plumbing, electrical and utilities—as well as structural and material‑handling equipment. This position also performs necessary project management on all facility and material‑handling equipment components.

Successful candidates will possess a minimum of 3 years of related experience in a warehouse environment, expertise with hand tools and power tools, and the fitness required to perform a variety of physical tasks both indoors and out. This person will work our second shift (Monday‑Friday, 4:00 pm‑12:30 am).

A day at Lakeshore looks like this

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on the facility’s conveyor system using industry‑accepted procedures, plans and manuals.
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshoot basic electrical and mechanical problems related to all material‑handling equipment and components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo‑eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, etc.
• Maintain and repair the facility’s material handling, racking and shelving as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on the facility infrastructure.
• Maintain dock levelers and overhead doors.
• Ensure forklift batteries have appropriate water levels and are charged timely and correctly.
• Assist and support in janitorial duties as required.
• Demonstrate an awareness and compliance with Loss and Prevention and Safety policies and procedures.

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a warehouse environment or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Forklift‑certified or willingness to acquire certification. Knowledge of forklift repair and troubleshooting is a plus.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools effectively.
• Ability to work in conditions that may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside, noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Able to work at elevated heights.
• Ability and willingness to perform limited overtime, including weekends and off‑shift hours.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

And here’s our end of the bargain

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, and bonus‑eligible.
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding.
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest.
• Casual dress—and we really mean it.

We know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: People are selected based on skill, merit and mind‑boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS‑related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Lakeshore is an E‑Verify employer. We use E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.