1st Shift Warehouse Mechanic

1st Shift Warehouse Mechanic

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Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

As a 1st Shift Warehouse Mechanic at ALDI, you will be responsible for developing and implementing solutions to technical and facility-related problems. You will play a crucial role in maintaining and implementing preventative maintenance programs, consulting with the warehouse management team regarding maintenance needs and safety concerns, and ensuring warehouse appearance standards and safety requirements are achieved. You will also schedule vendors and contractors for necessary warehouse building repairs, as well as assist in achieving budgeted goals and following established procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement solutions to technical and facility-related problems.
• Cooperate and interact effectively through ongoing communication and exchange of information with relevant personnel related to maintenance matters.
• Maintain and implement preventative maintenance programs, consulting with the warehouse management team regarding maintenance needs, safety concerns, and sanitation issues.
• Provide input to the warehouse management team regarding changes to improve the operation.
• Communicate appropriately with warehouse management, staff, and 3rd parties on any maintenance-related issues.
• Perform general cleaning duties to achieve warehouse appearance standards and safety requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance on the warehouse building interior and exterior.
• Contact and schedule vendors and contractors for necessary warehouse building repairs and emergencies that are outside the scope of routine maintenance.
• Maintain a schedule of when maintenance has been performed and when the next service is due by utilizing an effective personal organization method.
• Assist warehouse management in achieving budgeted goals.
• Perform all assigned tasks accurately, efficiently, and within company policy and procedures.
• Follow the ergonomic program according to established procedures.
• Operate equipment according to safety guidelines in performance of essential job functions.
• Notify management regarding product quality, safety concerns, and sanitation issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Provide prompt and courteous customer service.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication needed.
• Give attention to detail and follow instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to lift up to 45 pounds at various heights. Frequently required to sit, stand, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk throughout the warehouse. Continuously work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments). Ability to safely and properly operate powered industrial equipment.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance