Maintenance Technician (Seasonal)

Bergen Logistics; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen Logistics is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain the facility, equipment, and mechanical systems in safe, reliable operating condition at our Rutherford, NJ warehouse. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, inspecting systems, and supporting continuous warehouse operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining conveyor systems and related equipment, ensuring safety and PPE compliance, and assisting with general operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two to five years of related maintenance, warehouse, or construction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility, equipment, and mechanical systems in safe and reliable operating condition.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and address maintenance needs.
• Inspect facility systems, equipment, and components to identify repairs and safety concerns.
• Build, install, modify, and repair items to meet facility and operational needs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and system components to ensure safe operation.
• Respond to maintenance issues promptly, especially safety or operational concerns.
• Follow cleaning and disinfection procedures to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with janitorial tasks, loading/unloading, and relocating goods.
• Work independently with limited supervision following maintenance practices.

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the facility, equipment, and mechanical systems in safe and reliable operating condition. This position takes a proactive approach to identifying and addressing maintenance needs, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and supporting the continuous operation of the warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and follow guidelines, instructions, and procedures established by the Facility Manager/Supervisor, including all mandatory Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Inspect facility systems, equipment, and components to identify necessary repairs, maintenance needs, and potential safety concerns.
• Build, install, modify, and repair items such as office furniture, fixtures, partitions, racking, counters, doors, fences, and gates to meet facility and operational needs.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on mechanical infrastructure, including conveyor systems, GOH (Garment on Hanger) monorails, motors, and related equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and system components to ensure they remain available and in safe operating condition.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and situations requiring immediate attention, particularly those involving safety or operational concerns.
• Collect recycling and waste throughout the warehouse and properly dispose of materials in designated waste containers.
• Follow established cleaning and disinfecting procedures to help maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment for facility personnel.
• Assist other personnel, as needed, with activities that support facility and warehouse operations, including janitorial tasks, loading and unloading containers, and relocating goods.
• Work independently with limited supervision while following standardized maintenance practices and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two to five years of related maintenance, warehouse, or construction experience is preferred.
• Work regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs; occasionally, with team support, lift and/or move objects greater than 30 lbs.
• Significant carrying, pushing, pulling, and bending.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, holidays, or weekends as needed.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is not required, but is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Significant carrying, pushing, pulling, and bending
• Aligned with Bergen’s How We Work Together Principles, including investing in People Development, creating a Safe Environment, treating others with Respect, being able to work as part of a Team, having Trust in others, having Passion for our work and clients, having good Communication skills and having high Accountability for oneself and others.

The expected hourly rate for this position is $17.92 - $18.92 per hour

If the assignment is extended for more than 90 days, you would become eligible for partial benefits (for example, NJ sick time).