Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd Shift (On-site)

Lakeshore Learning Materials; Midway (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Generous employee discount

Casual dress code

Job summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials in Midway, KY is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic for our 2nd shift, focusing on preventive maintenance and repair of facilities. Join a dedicated team with responsibilities including troubleshooting equipment and ensuring operational efficiency.

With more than 3 years of warehouse experience, you’ll contribute significantly to our operations while benefiting from competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, and a collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a warehouse environment or equivalent.
• Ability to work in various physical conditions.
• Willingness to perform limited overtime including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on facility’s conveyor system.
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshoot basic electrical and mechanical problems.
• Maintain dock levelers and overhead doors.

Skills

Experience in a warehouse environment

Ability to use hand tools and power tools

Forklift certification or willingness to acquire

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

Job Description

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, 4:00pm-12:30am).

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 when required all motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, etc.
• Maintain and repair as needed the facility’s material handling, racking and shelving
• 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

Qualifications

• 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 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

Additional Information

• 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
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress and we mean it

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