Warehouse Maintenance Mechanic

The Vitamin Shoppe

Ashland (VA)

On-site

USD 38,572 - 46,838

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Semi-annual pay raises

Advancement opportunities

Consistent schedule + overtime

Paid sick, vacation, holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

The Vitamin Shoppe in Ashland, Virginia is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair DC equipment. The role requires hands-on expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, with emphasis on conveyors, forklifts and MHE.

You will work with the Facilities Team to meet safety, quality and productivity standards. Starting wage is $30 per hour, with a Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–5:30pm schedule, plus overtime as needed.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Knowledge in mechanical and electrical aptitude; other skilled trades.
Some mechanical and electrical experience required; DC operations experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, adjust, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on conveyor systems.
Inspect and maintain material handling equipment (forklifts) fleet and related components.
Operate and maintain facility MHE, including scissor and boom lifts; manage battery fleet and chargers.
Diagnose deficiencies in critical and non-critical equipment/systems; support safety and compliance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Hand-tool usage

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location

Ashland, Virginia --Weekday Shift -- The role is based in our Ashland, Virginia Distribution Center and is a Full Time, Warehouse Maintenance Mechanic position. The schedule for the role is Monday - Thursday – 7:00am – 5:30pm. (Plus OT)

Compensation

The starting wage is $30 per hour.

Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks associated with the maintenance, repair and operation of Distribution Center (DC) equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic will work independently and with the Facilities Team performing various tasks while meeting safety, quality, productivity, attendance and behavioral Vitamin Shoppe expectations. The Maintenance Mechanic effectively and efficiently uses established procedures, tools, equipment, and technologies to complete assigned duties. The Maintenance Mechanic retains the knowledge from training to complete the tasks associated with re-occurring duties and assignments.

Responsibilities

Assist the team/Work independently in the inspection, repair, adjustment, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of the conveyor system, bringing any issues to the attention of the Sr. Maintenance Technician and/or Facilities Manager.

Electrical control wiring and corresponding devices using high & low voltage applications.

Fortna sortation system Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

Datalogic scanners

Mechanical assemblies & components, fabricated parts, belting

Assist the team/Work independently in the inspection, repair, adjustment, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of the material handling equipment (forklift) fleet, bringing any issues to the attention of the Sr. Maintenance Technician and/or Facilities Manager.

Operation of all types of facility MHE including scissor and boom lifts

Battery fleet and chargers; cleaning, watering, repairs

Basic/Minor MHE repairs including preventive maintenance routines

Assist the team/Work independently in the operation, testing, troubleshooting, diagnosis and correction of deficiencies in critical equipment/systems.

Fire Suppression: sprinkler system, fire extinguishers

HVAC: RTU & BAF

Temperature control & monitoring

Lighting Systems

Generators

IT Servers/Communication Devices

Assist the team/Work independently in the operation, testing, troubleshooting, diagnosis and correction of deficiencies in non-critical equipment/systems.

Operations: carton erector, void-fill machines, vertical lift, Pick-to-Light system, floor scrubber

Dock Equipment: levelers, doors, trailer restraints, fans, lighting

Other: Cardboard/plastic baler, shelving, ladders, netting, warehouse signage, tote wash area, parking lot/outdoor maintenance equipment

Complies with Vitamin Shoppe’s policies, guidelines and procedures as well as federal & state regulations including OSHA requirements, in the storage, handling and movement of product.

Complete work orders and assignments in a timely fashion in accordance with instructions, manufacturer’s recommendations and established policies and procedures

Follows all incident-prevention procedures to ensure their own safety as well as others

Assist in the performance of preventive maintenance as assigned and completes required documentation

Identify process improvements and bring them to the attention of the Senior Maintenance Technician and/or Facilities Manager.

Other Functions

Basic computer skills

Functional with email communications

Identify parts, materials and supplies necessary to complete assignments.

Ability to utilize the CMMS system for parts lookup, work order assignments and PM duties

Other duties as assigned/General facility upkeep

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Knowledge: Mechanical & Electrical aptitude; other skilled trades

Experience Required: Some mechanical and electrical experience required, position will work to accumulate 8,320 hours of mechanical & electrical experience

DC operations experience is a plus

Skill and Ability:

Must meet attendance requirements

Must have own hand-tool collection

Must have knowledge of hand-tool usage

Must display a sense of urgency towards task completion

Ability to use maintenance-related equipment and tools including Nitta belt welder, hoists, drills/drill press, saws, grinder, test meters, welder, etc.

Ability to do continuous lifting up to 50 pounds

Ability to effectively communicate relevant information and offer input towards solutions

Ability to share knowledge and learnings with team

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Ability to work in a fast pace environment

Ability and willingness to work all shifts and overtime when required

Equal Opportunity Policy

The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.

We firmly believe that every Health Enthusiast has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of Health Enthusiasts. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, equal application of fair human resources policies, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to all health enthusiast matters. The Vitamin Shoppe is committed to the principle of fair and impartial treatment of our Health Enthusiasts.

Health Enthusiasts with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their Human Resources representative. We will not allow any form of retaliation against Health Enthusiasts who raise issues of perceived discrimination in good faith. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.

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