Warehouse Maintenance Technician II, 1st Shift

Staples Advantage Canada; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic supply chain team. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring equipment functionality and safety within a warehouse environment. Your responsibilities will include performing preventative maintenance on conveyors and other machinery, conducting general building repairs, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a supportive culture that fosters collaboration and growth. If you have a mechanical aptitude and a passion for problem-solving, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Benefits

Flexible PTO (22 days)

Holiday Schedule (7 paid holidays)

Online and Retail Discounts

Company Match 401(k)

Physical and Mental Health Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related experience in maintenance.
• Ability to work at heights and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and spontaneous maintenance on various equipment.
• Conduct general building maintenance and light plumbing tasks.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Knowledge of Hydraulics

Electrical Knowledge

Pneumatics Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving Skills

Basic English Language Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School Background

Tools

Power Tools

Welding Equipment

Electrical Test Equipment

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

8:30am-5:00pm/Monday-Friday

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our supply chain team is dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs both now and in the future. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to meet our customers’ needs faster. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services, and expertise to our customers.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Maintenance Technician 2 you will perform preventative and spontaneous maintenance on conveyors, electrical motors, material handling equipment, skill saws, propane torch, man-lift, hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, grinders, electrical test equipment and ladders as well as lift equipment jacks, chargers, and batteries.

In your role, you will perform general building maintenance including overhead doors, construction repair, roll carts, floor repair and second level gates, doors, etc... You will perform light plumbing maintenance and perform carpentry assignments as needed.

Safety is our utmost priority so, in this role, we will look to you to ensure safe work practices and embrace our safety culture.

In this role you will be essential to the success of Staples Supply Chain as we deliver to our customers.

What you bring to the table:

• A mechanical aptitude, knowledge of hydraulics, electrical, pneumatics, and ability to learrn to read blueprints/schematics including electrical schematics
• Ability to use vendor manuals and procedures to perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting tasks
• Ability to be trained and MHE certified to operate power material handling equipment, i.e. Forklift, Electric Pallet Jack, etc.
• An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues
• Ability to demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to adopt our safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices
• Ability to be comfortable working in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations
• Basic English language skills (both verbal and written)

Qualifications:

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1+ year of related experience
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent legally permissible
• As a Full-Time associate, you must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business need
• Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet or more as needed
• An ability to lift, push or pull boxes/merchandise weighing between 70 pounds and 100 pounds by hand
• Must be at least 18 years of age

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade school background

We Offer:

· Competitive Pay: $26.00/hour - $32.00/hour, Based on Experience

· Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

· Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)

· Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.