JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: MECHANIC/MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

FLSA Status: NON - EXEMPT /HOURLY

Work Schedule:

Mon.-Fri. 6 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Start Date: ASAP

Reports to (primary): Maintenance Technician

Reports to (secondary): Warehouse Manager 

Supervises: N/A

Position Summary

The Maintenance Assistant performs skilled work for and with the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor in the maintenance and repairs of the building components, systems and equipment and ancillary areas. The primary function of the Mechanic Assistant at GSCS - Carteret, is to maintain the material handling equipment and warehouse equipment, through regular checks, repairs, reporting and documenting all incidents (MHE Manufacturers: Crown & Raymond). The job entails physical mechanical work to material handling equipment, warehouse and office doors, lights etc. as well as clerical documentation of work that must be kept in an organized file system.

Essential Job Functions

1.Works in compliance with all Company Safety Policies while also following guidelines set forth by OSHA. 

2.Repair and maintain all warehouse machinery which includes but not limited to forklifts, other lift equipment, refrigeration equipment and compressors. Minor plumbing and electrical work may be required at times. 

3.Conduct regular inspections of forklifts to ensure they are in proper working condition. 

4.Check water levels in batteries to ensure proper levels are being maintained and fill when needed. 

5.Performs preventative maintenance/routine tasks according to pre-determined daily, weekly and monthly schedules based on the piece of equipment. 

6.Keep records of work performed on all equipment. 

7.Checks that all building lights are functioning. 

8.Assist in installing, repairing equipment. Knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems is important. (Will provide Training with Instructions) 

9.Take temperatures throughout the facility daily to ensure temperatures are correct. 

10.Keeps maintenance shop and engine room clean and organized. 

11.Crating PO’s for all orders. 

12.Using email and computers 

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1.Knowledge of working on material handling equipment (Manufacturer’s: Crown & Raymond) 

2.2 years experience working on mechanical equipment 

3.Ability to use a computer and email  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1.Mechanical/Technical Licenses 

2.Refrigeration License 

3.Material Handling Certificate 

4.Computers 

5.Emails 

6.Scanning, Faxing

Physical Demands of the Job

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

1.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, grasp, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; talk and hear; use repetitive motions.  

2.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  

3.The employee is required to operate machinery and/or equipment such as forklifts, electric jacks, etc.  

4.The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate machinery and/or heavy equipment.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject the following work environment:  

1.The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.  

2.The employee is required to work on a dock.  

3.The employee is subject to extreme cold: temperatures typically between 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit and occasionally may be exposed to temperatures of zero degrees Fahrenheit.  

4.The employee is subject to hazards including moving pallets; material and/or equipment handling.  

5.The noise level in the work environment can be loud.