Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm. Our business has been growing for more than 60 years and now is the best time in our history to join us. We are opening more locations every year and we are always looking for qualified individuals to join us in our growth. We are a company that promotes from within, both in our retail and corporate operations.

The DC Facility Technician II plays a vital part of the Distribution and Logistics organization as we transform our supply chain to support the rapid growth of the company. This position serves a key role in leading our distribution center strategy, execution of key performance indicators, and driving improved service levels to our stores and customers. This role will support the startup of new multi-channel facility along with the development of new processes to leverage new best in class systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for team members; adhere to safety programs, procedures, and policies
• Partner with key vendors to facilitate the installation, commissioning and maintenance of our conveyor system
• Manage compliance to the processes outlined in the standard operating procedures at the site
• Plan, manage, and execute distribution center related functions to achieve goals consistent with supply chain vision and provide excellent service to internal and external customers
• Monitor and manage expenses aligned to distribution maintenance operating budget
• Be accountable for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing our distribution center by monitoring implementation and practice to ensure compliance
• Ensure associates and management staff have proper access to necessary tools to perform their assigned duties
• Work with site leadership to ensure equipment needs align with volume forecasting and workload planning
• Support training for key users on material handling equipment
• Perform basic maintenance of electrical systems, and equipment that is utilized
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, drive chains, rollers, conveyor belts and bearings
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of facility and all material handling equipment inside the facility
• Analyze data to determine appropriate actions needed to optimize results
• Lead and execute best practices to promote team member engagement and enable a high-performing workforce to contribute to the company’s strategic growth and business objectives
• Role model behaviors aligned to a values based, customer-centric, high performing culture with an emphasis on embracing our competencies and delivering with subject matter expertise
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of combined experience in material handling, automation, manufacturing, supply chain, process improvement, and/or distribution in an omni-channel environment.
• Experience with distribution center startups preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in developing and managing preventative maintenance programs preferred
• Strong attention to detail, ability to produce high quality and accurate work products
• Must be able to operate with sound reasoning and judgement coupled with a high level of resourcefulness
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills (Six-Sigma, LEAN)

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Pay starting at $30.00/hour

Discount Tire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.