Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Position Type: Full Time, Non Exempt
Schedule: 1st Shift - 6:00am until 3:30pm - Monday through Friday
Salary: Pay based on experience
Why Join Allen Distribution?
Because here, you're not just turning wrenches — you're keeping the whole operation moving!
Your Mission:
- Keep forklifts, conveyors, dock doors & systems in top shape.
- Troubleshoot, repair & prevent downtime.
- Follow safety rules (LOTO, PPE, OSHA) — because safety comes first.
- Communicate & document so the team stays ahead.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Paid Uniforms & Safety Toe Shoe Reimbursement – Gear up on us.
- Modern Equipment – Smoke-free Company Vehicles & no outdated tools.
- Great Health, Vision & Dental – Plus vacation, sick, & holiday pay starting day one.
- Referral Bonuses – Bring a friend, earn rewards.
- New Tech – Streamlined work orders & dispatch.
- Growth Opportunities -- Take part in our Company Paid Leadership course's.
Join Allen Today — Where Your Skills Keep Us Rolling!
Requirements:Purpose of Position
- Maintain the facilities, equipment, grounds within manufactures and food safety guidelines
- Adheres to the vision and mission of the department
Values and Business Practices
- Customer First – We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude
- We treat everybody with respect and dignity
- We operate with high business ethics
- We are a good corporate citizen
- We value our professional relationships
- We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”
- We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities
Company Expectations
Flexibility: Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).
Reliability: Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.
Attitude: Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.
Willingness to learn: Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.
Initiative: Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time.
Follows directions: Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc…
Communication: Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.
Appearance: Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.
Position Competency:
- An intermediate understanding of and ability to repair all mechanical, pneumatic, structural and electrical (non-IS) assets.
- A complete knowledge of all departmental safety regulations. Including but not limited to SDS, chemical, physical & element exposures.
- Awareness of life safety, fire suppression & food safety requirements.
- The ability to prioritize workload spanning across multiple departments.
- The ability to meet and exceed department and company goals.
- Ability to stand, bend, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds for an extended period of time.
- Must have & maintain clean MVR.
- An intermediate understanding of and ability to use phone, computer , email………
Position ExpectationsSafety:
- Follow safety and security policies and SOPs.
- Report safety equipment and loss prevention devices/systems that are not working– no exceptions.
- Follow your department lockout/tagout policy.
- Assist with snow removal process as requested.
- Perform equipment training across company as requested.
- Complete training documents as required.
- Perform fire suppression devices & egress lighting testing per schedule.
- Report all injuries/illness.
Fixed Assets and Properties:
- Perform mechanical, pneumatic and electrical repairs in compliance with company, municipal and state codes/policies.
- Provide 24hr maintenance on call service for all non-commercial truck equipment and assets (non-IS) as scheduled.
- Maintain communication with workload scheduler on daily repairs.
- Complete workload documents as required.
Vendor Management and Expenses:
- Utilize only department vendors approved by Director, Fixed Assets.
- Obtain prior authorization from Maintenance Supervisor prior to making company purchases.
Project Management:
- A work flow schedule with stated goal(s) of a project may be implemented with the required steps, necessary resources, analysis of risk and timeline in which you are required to complete the project.
- Priorities of projects will be determined by the Maintenance Supervisor and reviewed frequently.
- Any project not on course to meet it's goals or timelines needs to be communicated to the Maintenance Supervisor at time of awareness.
Food Safety:
- Report any facility issues that may compromise company, federal, state and local food safety regulations.
Security:
- Follow company facility and grounds security plan.
- Update security access key pad codes for buildings upon request from Maintenance Supervisor.
Training:
- Must attend company & job specific training.
Physical:
- Stretch & flex / drug & alcohol free.
Compensation details: 30-35 Hourly Wage
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