Warehouse Maintenance Mechanic

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)

The starting wage is $30 per hour.

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.

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.

• 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

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…