Maintenance Worker

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform skilled maintenance on warehouse equipment (pallet jack, forklifts, batteries) and to maintain electrical, plumbing, and cleanliness of departments. The role requires inspecting doors, pallets, and performing light troubleshooting under supervision.

The candidate should read manuals, interpret drawings, and lift up to 50 pounds, with ability to work extended hours. Forklifts and power tools experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment operation.
• Knowledge of mechanics and electricity.
• Reads and interprets simple mechanical drawings, electrical labels, and operating manuals.
• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills.
• Able to work with little direct supervision.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Ability to operate maintenance power equipment, hand tools, forklifts and pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on buildings, facilities, and grounds independently or with assistance.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and is maintained per schedule.
• Inspect doors, roll-up doors and curtains; address issues.
• Inspect and hand sort wooden pallets in designated area.
• Paint parking lot and warehouse lines as needed.
• Purchase and pick up needed tools with proper approval.
• Follow food-safety guidelines and company policies.
• Maintain tool inventory and organize workspace.
• Read work orders and manuals to perform maintenance tasks.
• Document preventative maintenance logs as per policy.
• Coordinate with external calibration/maintenance services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Mechanics

Electrical basics

Reading drawings

Math basics

Independent worker

Lifting 50 lbs

English literacy

Safety mindset

Extended hours

Job description

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM

Job Summary: Under supervisor, performs a variety of skilled maintenance work of warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jack, forklifts, batteries, etc.) This includes light troubleshooting work as needed. In addition, the Maintenance Worker will be responsible for maintaining the electrical, plumbing, and cleanup of the different departments within the building.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform a variety of maintenance work independently or with assistance as instructed or modification of buildings, facilities, and grounds
• Ensure that all equipment is operating properly and safely. Perform periodic and general maintenance tasks throughout the facility as assigned and according to schedule. Includes pallet jack, dollies, forklift, plumbing, carpentry, and building maintenance, major overhaul of equipment, fabrication of parts, air conditioning and heating system
• Perform daily inspection of doors, roll up doors, and industrial strip curtains. Recognize problems and perform routine maintenance before breakdown occurs.
• Inspect and hand sort wooden pallets accurately and efficiently in designated area.
• Painting such as parking lot, warehouse floor lines and other “touch up” jobs as needed.
• With proper approval, may purchase and pick up tools and other equipment from local vendors to perform required duties.
• Perform all work in accordance with WAF and government guidelines regarding food safety standards, rules, regulations when working on equipment and maintenance.
• Responsible for company tools and maintenance equipment used in performance of job duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, and security of tool area while maintaining a clean and organized workstation.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Maintain various preventative maintenance log with proper documentation, per WAF policy.
• Coordinate with external calibration/maintenance supplier to complete required services
• Follow company procedures. Ensure a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Knowledge of equipment operation.
• Knowledge of mechanics and electricity.
• Reads and interprets simple mechanical drawings, electrical labels, and operating manuals.
• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Able to work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead and to work in or under the equipment.
• Ability to operate work related equipment such as maintenance related power equipment and hand tools, forklifts and pallet jacks and diagnostic equipment.
• Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Positive work history and ability to maintain solid attendance.
• Available to work extended hours.