Warehouse Maint I

Associated Wholesale Grocers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Wholesale Grocers is seeking a skilled maintenance technician responsible for upkeep of warehouse machinery and building systems. The role requires hands-on experience with forklifts, pallet jacks, welding, brazing, and reading schematics to diagnose issues quickly.

Candidates should be comfortable documenting maintenance records, performing preventative tasks, and working in varied temperatures and noisy environments while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventative maintenance on mechanical handling equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret drawings.
• Experience with welding, brazing, and soldering in warehouse maintenance.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair warehouse equipment and building systems.
• Document maintenance records in computer and update parts records.
• Troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, piping and fabrication issues in warehouse setting.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Schematics reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Forklift repair

Welding/Brazing/Soldering

Safety compliance

Recordkeeping/computer entry

Lifting heavy parts

Tools

Micrometers

Tape measures

Drill gauges

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for maintenance and repair of warehouse equipment, electric forklifts and pallet jacks, and building maintenance.

• Must have experience in performing routine preventative maintenance on mechanical handling equipment (36 volt DC forklifts, 24 volt DC pallet jacks, Propane sweepers, etc.).
• Must document records of maintenance, inspections and repairs in computer.
• Must select repair parts, update parts record and complete computer data entry.
• Must have experience with repairing mechanical damage and replacing defective parts, which may include welding, brazing, and soldering. Repairs are made to mechanical handling equipment, racking, floors, piping and other warehouse structural components.
• Must apply mechanical skills and knowledge to troubleshooting and repair of electrical, plumbing, pipe fitting, fabrication, building construction and other warehouse maintenance/repair situations.
• Must read and interpret schematics, drawings and other diagnostic aids in the scope of troubleshooting, repair and fabrication work.
• Must have experience with mechanical hand tools, and with measuring devices (tape measures, micrometers, drill gauges, etc.).
• Must be able to lift and carry parts up to 50 pounds on a routine basis and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Must do frequent bending, kneeling, working overhead, beside and underneath equipment or in racking. Must work on ladders, elevated platforms and in confined spaces. Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures such as outside, in the freezer, in the heat or cold.
• Must be able to work in noisy environment (ear protection required).
• Must be able to work in a repair shop using materials associated with the warehouse and related equipment. Must wear proper protective clothing and gear. Must use safety harness, eye protection and utilize the lockout-tagout system.