Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people, like you, are celebrated for doing their best work.

Rehrig Pacific has grown to meet the needs of our industry consumers across the country and internationally. We are constantly creating innovative solutions to transcend the new standards set forth by our customers.

We find true fulfillment in helping others, both within the Rehrig Pacific family and in our communities. As servant leaders, we lead by example.

Position Summary

The purpose of this role is to maintain and repair plant equipment, forklifts, and provide basic facility maintenance in a safe manner.

Maintain system driven tracking of work orders, work schedules, and parts inventory within a specified budget. Provide plant management with status of current and future maintenance needs.

Accountabilities

Monitor and update the Upkeep system daily

Complete our Preventive Maintenance Schedule utilizing our Upkeep work order system on all plant equipment.

Accurately and timely complete all required paperwork.

Record all preventative maintenance and repair services performed and keep track of all materials and parts used during the repair process in Upkeep daily.

Equipment Troubleshooting, Repair and Preventative Maintenance

Inspect, maintain and repair industrial equipment and machinery to ensure they’re always in proper working order at the plant to optimize production and minimize down time.

Assist in equipment installation and startups at plant.

Complete preventative maintenance and necessary repair of onsite LP forklifts according to Upkeep.

Facility Maintenance and Parts Inventory

Maintain facility to ensure proper daily operation of work production goals.

Understand and maintain high standards of tidiness and organization in line with good 5S (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) practice

Ensure sanitation and good housekeeping practices are maintained.

Maintain the maintenance area in a clean, organized and safe manner following RMS and 5S practices.

Maintain a standard parts inventory and purchase needed parts within a specified budget.

Safety and Cross-functional Teamwork

Conduct all activities and perform all job duties and functions following strict adherence to established, company implemented safety behaviors, processes, and procedures and OSHA regulations.

Work with site leadership to create and implement LEAN and equipment improvements.

Assist Maintenance team and plant management with special projects and daily activities as needed.

Coordinate and communicate with supervisors and leadership at shift changeovers and as needed.

Operate a forklift in a safe manner (training and certification to be provided).

Ability to effectively communicate with and lead a diverse team, including customers and vendors within the guidance of Rehrig Pacific’s Vision, Mission and Values.

Qualifications

Hands on position.

Ability to lift 70 lbs. consistently throughout duration of shift.

Ability to effectively perform a job requiring consistent, repetitive motion, bending, twisting, and lifting.

Mechanical experience with equipment including but not limited to : Forklifts, trucks and trailers, conveyors, automated material handling equipment, dock doors, and general building maintenance.

Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance Program execution.

Welding and general metal fabrication skills required.

Forklift certification and proficiency.

Industrial Safety Practice experience (OSHA, etc.).

Effective written, verbal, and email communication skills.

Strong decision making, problem solving, results oriented, and customer service skills.

Self-motivated and self-learner.

Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing and 5S preferred.

Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, and web-based program familiarity preferred.

Must be able to travel up to 10% when needed.

3+ years maintenance experience in an industrial setting, preferably in a fast-paced, production-based warehouse or manufacturing environment, including key holder responsibility.

High School Diploma, GED, or comparable work-related experience preferred.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also here.