Mechanic, Maintenance (CLS) (2nd Shift) - Woodridge IL

Overview: 

The Mechanic, Maintenance/Forklift is responsible for ensuring facility and equipment maintenance is performed and recorded to Company and customer standards. 

Responsibilities: 

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance and inspections. Ensures the facility equipment is kept in good working order and that facility maintenance needs are met. 

• May perform minor building projects, order parts and supplies, change light bulbs, hang signs or mirrors, access roof and minor mechanical repairs. Fully participates in Safety and 5S initiatives.
• Inspect equipment and supplies, such as: debris blower/vacuum, scrubber, power-washer, snow plow/blower, pallet jack, and forklift, cleaning supplies, and all chemicals used in the facility to ensure safe usage and storage. 
• Control costs and promote positive customer relations by looking for ways to perform repairs without using an outside vendor.
• Load and unload - assists workers in loading and unloading, counting and verifying supplies, records, and pallets.
• Assist Sanitation/Maintenance Assistant personnel with building sanitation projects as needed.

Key Results:

• Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination.
• Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.
• Position requires the incumbent’s performance to meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for warehouse safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity and customer service.

Qualifications: 

• High School degree or equivalent preferred
• Two to three (2-3) years of maintenance experience.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of maintenance and mechanical skills.
• Must be able to work in high places and with a variety of power equipment and tools. 
• Ability to maintain forklift, pallet jack, debris blower/vacuum, scrubber, power-washer, snow plow/blower, and pick up truck with plow.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write legibly
• Must have basic math skills
• Ability to make decisions on customer acceptance based on past experience and fitness for use.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Positive Safety Attitude
• Language skills - English
• Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention
• Team Player

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Action Oriented
• Teamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Respect - extending dignity and respect to all people.
• Integrity - fostering trust and a positive work environment.
• Innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace.
• Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus. 

The hourly wage for this position is $28.32, plus shift differential.

Candidates are eligible for the following benefits: 

• PTO
• Company Bonus Plan • 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• 8 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program