Warehouse Mechanic (Night Shift)

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and personal time

Six paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) enrollment upon hire

Job summary

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for its Metro Detroit depot. The role involves installing and troubleshooting conveyor systems, electrical systems, and heavy machinery. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED. This full-time night shift position offers starting pay of $25.00 – $27.00 per hour, along with vacation, paid holidays, and benefits like medical and 401(k) enrollment. The work environment is physically demanding, requiring lifting and operating machinery.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 2+ years of experience in repairing conveyor systems.
• 2+ years of experience in repairing electrical systems.
• 2+ years of experience in repairing heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot conveyor systems and equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on systems and batteries.
• Document work performed per company policies.
• Support production goals by handling odd tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting conveyor systems

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Repairing heavy machinery

Working at heights

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Company Overview

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's largest alcoholic beverage wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, we are a local, everywhere business founded as a family enterprise nearly 80 years ago. Our principles of honesty, hard work, fair dealing, and service guide our commitment to customers and staff, while we continually strive to innovate and enhance demand for our products.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for one of our two depots in Metro Detroit.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots conveyor systems, electrical systems, heavy machinery, and specialized equipment.
• Performs Level 1 troubleshooting on powered industrial truck equipment; coordinates with the on‑site PIT mechanic when Level 2 troubleshooting is required.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on conveyor systems, air compressor systems, and PIT EV batteries.
• Operates machines and other equipment to observe operations, diagnose malfunctions, or make repairs.
• Unjams product on conveyor lines from high elevation; employee must be comfortable working at heights of up to 30 feet (approximately 20% of work).
• Documents work performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Supports production by handling oddball tasks required to meet production goals.

Work Schedule

This is a full‑time position on the night shift beginning at 6:00 PM. The employee may be asked to work beyond the standard 8‑hour schedule per shift.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The position operates in a warehouse environment and is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibrations, where noise levels can be loud. The role requires physically demanding work, including lifting equipment and parts weighing up to 55 pounds and pushing or pulling forces up to 100 pounds. Operation of warehouse equipment and regular reading, writing, and communication in English are mandatory.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting pay: $25.00 – $27.00 per hour.
• Vacation and personal time.
• Six paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, disability, employee assistance programs, and group legal coverage.
• Buy‑up life insurance and disability coverage available.
• Eligible for 401(k) enrollment upon hire.

Required Qualifications

• Age 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED (bachelor's degree preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience repairing and troubleshooting conveyor systems.
• At least 2 years of experience repairing and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• At least 2 years of experience repairing and troubleshooting heavy machinery and specialized equipment.

Additional Requirements

• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, agreements, and work rules.
• Cooperate with all management and staff of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits.
• Follow all Michigan Liquor Control Commission rules and regulations as they apply to the position.
• Use alcohol responsibly in activities related to business operations.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.