2nd. Shift - Conveyor Mechanic

2nd. Shift - Conveyor Mechanic - Tuesday - Saturday

Job Category: Distribution Center

Requisition Number: 1

STSH
015635

• Posted :
  January 27, 2026
• Full-Time

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DC-North Kingstown

375 Commerce Park Rd

North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or the “Company”) is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 160 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision.

At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.

Job Description: The Conveyor Mechanic role within the Distribution Center (DC) of Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL or Company) is a highly skilled position responsible for performing a variety of assigned tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the OSJL conveyors and wrapping machines. This role diagnoses all mechanical, electrical, safety, and failure issues of the main conveyor system and wrapping machines that are located throughout the 1.3 million square foot DC.

The Conveyor Mechanic role ensures that all equipment is in safe and good working standards, in compliance with OSJL’s safety standards and OSHA.

• Complete regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on all conveyor and wrapping equipment as well as maintain proper documentation for record keeping.
• Complete lubrication, troubleshooting, and daily repairs to the DC machinery.
• Troubleshoot all electrical and mechanical problems for the conveyor and wrapping systems.
• As directed by the Conveyor Maintenance Manager, perform emergency breakdown repairs when needed.
• Make recommendations for improvements and modifications to the Conveyor Maintenance Manager.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and Company safety and compliance regulations. Must pass all safety and equipment operations training provided by the Company.
• Be able to operate scissor lifts, fork trucks, motorized pallet jacks and other equipment that is utilized by the conveyor team.
• Perform work effectively to limit operational downtime, with a goal of zero downtime.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the work area.

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 2 to 3 years of related professional experience in conveyor maintenance and repair, preferably in a warehouse or distribution center, is required.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment and achieve any applicable license.
• A safety-first attitude and ability to obtain an OSHA 30-hour certification is required.
• Knowledge of building machinery, conveyor, mechanical and safety systems, NFPA regulations, conveyor related codes is required.
• Some proficiency with the Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets) is preferred.

• Analytical:
  You use logical reasoning and data to build conclusions, recommendations, and reporting.
• Effective Communicator:
  You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented:
  You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
• Self-motivated:
  You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
• Passionate:
  You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

• Work primarily in a distribution center environment. Physically active position including positioning oneself, moving, transporting, and ascending and descending…