Preventative Maintenance Assistant

Central Plains Steel Co.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Plains Steel Co. in Wichita, KS is seeking a dependable Material Handler & Preventative Maintenance Assistant to support warehouse operations and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities include moving materials, operating material handling equipment, assisting with basic preventative maintenance, and keeping a clean, safe work environment. The role requires physical fitness, ability to lift heavy loads, operate yard trucks, forklifts, and cranes, and follow documented procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Adequate manual dexterity and multi‑limbed coordination.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Basic measurement skills for length, width, height and weight.
• Basic arithmetic to handle decimals and fractions.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage time effectively.
• Sound decision making based on knowledge and experience.
• Able to lift up to 100 lb occasionally and 60 lb repeatedly.
• Must stand for extended periods.
• Able to push/pull up to 80 lb.
• Comfort with temperature extremes.

Responsibilities

• General tasks with detailed instructions in shop flow.
• Maintain production equipment and preventative maintenance.
• Inspect equipment for defects or malfunctions.
• Participate in equipment training.
• Clean equipment per maintenance procedures.
• Use hand and power tools and material handling equipment.
• Pull and assemble orders based on work/shipping orders.
• Coordinate and execute material handling.
• Perform quality control inspections.
• Sort and package parts as directed.
• Tag material for proper ID and complete documentation.
• Complete work order paperwork.
• Operate yard truck, forklift, and overhead crane for loading/unloading.
• Spot-check inventory and ensure proper tagging.
• Report irregularities to supervisor.
• Maintain safety and quality standards.
• Keep work area clean, safe, and orderly.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

0-5 years experience

Manual dexterity

Read and comprehend instructions

Basic measurement skills

Arithmetic and decimals

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Stand for long periods

Push/pull up to 80 lbs

Temperatures exposure

Team relationship building

Certification to operate motorized MHE

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

None

Job description

Job Summary

Central Plains Steel, a division of Reliance, Inc., is seeking a dependableMaterial Handler & Preventative Maintenance Assistant to support warehouse operations and equipment maintenance. This role includes moving and packaging materials, assisting with basic preventative maintenance, operating material‑handling equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Generally responsible for completing basic, routine tasks with detailed instructions and/or core knowledge of shop flow.
• Maintains production equipment, administer preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
• Inspects equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Participates in equipment training.
• Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
• Competently uses maintenance technician skills to identify potential issues.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Pulls and assembles orders based on reviewing work/shipping orders or other documentation.
• Coordinates and executes material handling.
• Performs quality control inspections.
• Sorts and packages parts as directed.
• Tags material for proper identification and complete all required documentation.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
• Operates yard truck, forklift, and overhead crane for the purpose of loading and unloading trailers.
• Spot checks on inventory, completes daily and/or ad hoc checks for proper tagging of material, as directed.
• Reports any irregularities to supervisor for direction.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills

• Valid Driver’s License - required.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities - required.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multilimbed coordination - required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations - required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly - required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions - required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively - required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment - required.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds repetitively - required.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time - required.
• Ability to push or pull 80 pounds of force - required.
• Ability to go up and down off truck trailers repeatedly - required.
• Employee is subject to temperatures more than 100 degrees F and below 32 degrees F
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, internal customers and/or vendors - required.
• Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment - required.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications - required.
• Warehousing and material handling experience – preferred.
• High School diploma/GED - preferred.