MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE

Moonachie NJ

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION Provides consistent maintenance support to warehouse operations in a manner that is cost-effective, timely, safe, and clean. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment required to run production department.  Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment required to run warehouse.  Perform preventive maintenance and maintain all required paperwork for completed preventive maintenance per schedule.  Make repairs to building, plumbing, forklifts, walkies and other equipment when needed.  Check fire extinguishers and call for maintenance when needed.  Performs other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor to aide in the efficient operations of the warehouse equipment.  Empty garbage/recycle receptacles when needed.  Keep track of the inventories for the janitorial equipment weekly  General cleaning maintained in the warehouse and office areas  General cleaning and maintaining of the outside of the building  Make and load recycle bails and cardboard bales as needed  Call for garbage pick-up as needed.  Ensures safety by practicing strong safety prevention and following all applicable safety rules.  Help in other areas as specified by ownership and Maintenance Supervisor.  Contact outside vendor and order part and tools  Assists with restocking boxes daily. Includes assembling, moving, and stacking.  Communicate to supervisor when supplies are running low or there is extra time for other projects/tasks. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Strong trustworthiness and self-motivation to perform duties in private offices and throughout the facility with limited supervision. • Attention to detail and concern for quality appearance of the facility. • Prior experience and/or strong familiarity with commercial cleaning supplies and equipment. • Ability to lift garbage cans, recycling boxes, and other items that can range from 5 lbs. to 75 lbs. • Ability to constantly being walking, standing, stooping, bending and other movements associated with cleaning both large areas and small spaces. • Ability to use arms, hands, and other movement to operate equipment, assemble boxes, etc. • Familiarity with the company HACCP program as it relates to their work in the production area. • Strong familiarity with the company Accident Prevention Program and all applicable safety rules related to position. • Independent problem solving, judgment and investigation required to assess and solve maintenance issues in a manner that is cost-effective and timely. • Prior experience (approximately 3-5 years working experience) working with engineering/maintenance tasks such as electrical, mechanical and complicated equipment, tools and problems. • Demonstrated safety, physical capability and operating knowledge with the use of electrical, air and hand tools; electrical systems; refrigeration equipment; and general overall mechanical abilities. • Ability to lift items ranging from 0 to 100 pounds; frequently lifting items 5 to 50 pounds. • Certification and demonstrated skill with forklift, electric pallet jack, and scissor lift.