Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children.

Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division.

But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work.

Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth

Job Description

We are currently searching for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to work full-time at our distribution center in Midway, KY.

Primary responsibilities include preventive maintenance and repair of facility infrastructure including plumbing, electrical and utilities, as well as structural and material-handling equipment.

This position also performs necessary project management on all facility and material-handling equipment components.

Successful candidates will possess a minimum of 3 years of related experience in a warehouse environment, expertise with hand tools and power tools, and the fitness required to perform a variety of physical tasks both indoors and out.

This person will work our second shift (Monday-Friday, 3 : 00 pm-11 : 30pm).

A day at Lakeshore looks like this :

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on the facility’s conveyor system using industry-accepted procedures, plans and manuals
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshoot basic electrical and mechanical problems related to all material-handling equipment and components
• Maintain and troubleshoot when required all motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, etc.
• Maintain and repair as needed the facility’s material handling, racking and shelving
• Perform routine maintenance on the facility infrastructure
• Maintain dock levelers and overhead doors
• Ensure forklift batteries have appropriate water levels and are charged timely and correctly
• Assist and support in janitorial duties as required
• Demonstrate an awareness and compliance with Loss and Prevention and Safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for :

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a warehouse environment or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
• Forklift-certified or willingness to acquire certification. Knowledge of forklift repair and troubleshooting a plus
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools effectively
• Ability to work in conditions that may include small spaces, dust, fumes / odors, hot / cold temperatures, inside / outside, noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces
• Able to work at elevated heights
• Ability and willingness to perform limited overtime, including weekends and off-shift hours
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience , plus a bonus plan
• Paid leave for new parents to support work / life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical / dental and vision coverage EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work it’s a great experience to be part of.

Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning.

To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com / careers

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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