Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Allen Distribution; Breinigsville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Distribution is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance department. The role maintains facilities and equipment, ensuring compliance with food safety guidelines and safety protocols, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, on a 1st shift (Monday–Friday) with overtime as needed. Salary is based on experience and aligns with our drive for reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Intermediate ability to repair mechanical, pneumatic, structural and electrical assets.
• Knowledge of safety regulations including SDS and chemical exposure.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, pneumatic and electrical repairs following codes.
• Provide 24-hour maintenance on call for non-IS assets.
• Coordinate with workload scheduler on daily repairs.
• Handle department vendor approvals and purchasing with authorization.
• Ensure food safety and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain security access and training compliance.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Pneumatic systems

Electrical work

Structural integrity

Safety regulations

Job description

Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Position Type: Full Time, Non Exempt

Schedule: 1st Shift - Monday - Friday with O/T when required

Salary: Based on experience

Purpose of Position

Maintain the facilities, equipment, grounds within manufactures and food safety guidelines.Adheres to the vision and mission of the department.

Values And Business Practices

• Customer First – We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude
• We treat everybody with respect and dignity
• We operate with high business ethics
• We are a good corporate citizen
• We value our professional relationships
• We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”
• We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities

Company Expectations

Flexibility

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability

Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude

Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness To Learn

Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative

Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings.

Quality Of Work

Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time.

Follows Directions

Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc…

Communication

Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.

Appearance

Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Position Competency

• An intermediate understanding of and ability to repair all mechanical, pneumatic, structural and electrical (non-IS) assets
• A complete knowledge of all departmental safety regulations. Including but not limited to SDS, chemical, physical & element exposures.
• Awareness of life safety, fire suppression & food safety requirements
• The ability to prioritize workload spanning across multiple departments
• The ability to meet and exceed department and company goals
• Ability to stand, bend, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds for an extended period of time
• Must have & maintain clean MVR
• An intermediate understanding of and ability to use phone, computer, email ect...

Position Expectations

Safety

• Follow safety and security policies and SOPs.
• Report safety equipment and loss prevention devices/systems that are not working– no exceptions.
• Follow your department lockout/tagout policy.
• Assist with snow removal process as requested.
• Perform equipment training across company as requested.
• Complete training documents as required.
• Perform fire suppression devices & egress lighting testing per schedule.
• Report all injuries/illness.

Fixed Assets And Properties

• Perform mechanical, pneumatic and electrical repairs in compliance with company, municipal and state codes/policies.
• Provide 24hr maintenance on call service for all non-commercial truck equipment and assets (non-IS) as scheduled.
• Maintain communication with workload scheduler on daily repairs.
• Complete workload documents as required.

Vendor Management And Expenses

• Utilize only department vendors approved by Director, Fixed Assets.
• Obtain prior authorization from Maintenance Supervisor prior to making company purchases.

Project Management

• A workflow schedule with stated goal(s) of a project may be implemented with the required steps, necessary resources, analysis of risk and timeline in which you are required to complete the project.
• Priorities of projects will be determined by the Maintenance Supervisor and reviewed frequently.
• Any project not on course to meet it's goals or timelines needs to be communicated to the Maintenance Supervisor at time of awareness.

Food Safety

• Report any facility issues that may compromise company, federal, state and local food safety regulations.
• Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.

Security

• Follow company facility and grounds security plan.
• Update security access keypad codes for buildings upon request from Maintenance Supervisor.

Training

• Must attend company & job specific training.

Physical

• Stretch & flex / drug & alcohol free.

These expectations are meant to be a guide and may be changed at any time at the discretion of Allen Distribution.