Niemanns Maintenance Clerk

niemann-foods; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Niemann Foods is hiring a Maintenance Clerk in Mattoon, IL. The position involves cleaning, performing light maintenance tasks, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and organized with basic repair skills.

Responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, operating a pallet jack, and assisting customers during peak hours. Benefits include medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).
• Ability to effectively present information in small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver superior guest service to ensure absolute customer satisfaction.
• General cleaning and maintenance duties including minor repairs.
• Operate pallet jack and forklift as needed.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Mechanically Inclined

Basic construction & home repair experience

Follow directions

Self-motivated

Honest

Good communicator

Detailed

Organized

High Energy Level

Ability to multi-task

Education

No prior experience or training

Tools

Pallet jack

Safety Cutter

Slip resistant shoes

Uniform per store policy

Ladder or stepladder

Job description

SUMMARY

The Niemanns Maintenance Clerk is responsible for cleaning and perform light day-to-day repair of general maintenance items.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• General Cleaning: Empties wastebaskets, cleans restrooms in detail, and replenishes supplies
• Vacuums hallways/offices, sweeps and mops all hard surfaces
• Dusts furniture, blinds, etc.
• Light maintenance work
• Shovels snow, replaces Light bulbs
• Minor repair work, paints,, builds shelves
• Operates pallet jack and forklift
• Calls for outside assistance with a repair problem, if needed
• During peak hours, stocks groceries, helps customers, pushes carts
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures
• Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Customer Service Skills
• Mechanically Inclined
• Basic construction & home repair experience
• Follow directions
• Self‑motivated
• Honest
• Good communicator
• Detailed
• Organized
• High Energy Level
• Ability to multi‑task

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• No prior experience or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• There are no required certifications, licenses, or registrations.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Knives
• Pallet jack
• Uniform per store policy
• Ladder or stepladder

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Overhead lifting
• Climb
• Balance
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Crawl
• Smell
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Risk of electrical shock
• High, precarious places
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold
• Vibration

Noise Level

• Moderate

PAY RANGE

$16 up to $18/hour (IL Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location