Maintenance Technician I

This position is responsible for preventive maintenance, as well as troubleshooting, analyzing, and repair of the company's rolling stock machinery (lift trucks, pallet wrappers, and other miscellaneous electrical or mechanical equipment)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Maintain and make repairs to the facility as necessary to include painting, masonry, carpentry and plumbing. Perform basic electrical work and assist experienced technicians as directed with more complicated work.
  
  
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, lubrication and adjustments on all warehouse and material handling equipment on time with minimal disruption to production.
  
• Track repairs, labor time and parts/materials used for work order entry.
  
• Assist other technicians to troubleshoot and repair all warehouse and material handling equipment as necessary. Maintain the grounds including mowing, irrigation & snow removal. Industrial battery watering & maintenance.
  
• Membership of and participation with the site's emergency response team.
  
• Participate in periodic internal and external audits. Occasional travel for outside training or meetings.
  
• Assist other technicians and perform duties as assigned.
  

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Degree, or relevant work experience
• Physically able to access all areas of the facility for installation and repair of equipment and to lift and carry at least 50 pounds
• Sufficient vision and hearing necessary to safely operate powered equipment.
  
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate. Good mechanical aptitude and ability/willingness to learn new skills.
• Commitment to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Valid driver's license

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Previous experience maintaining equipment and facilities.
  
  
• Familiarity with warehouse equipment.
  

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Full time, schedule TBD
  
• Temperature extremes from -10 degrees in the freezer to 100+ outside in the heat. Working at heights.
  
• Works in situations where human error could result in serious financial loss or personal injury.
  
• Extensive standing/walking on concrete floors.
  
• Subject to mandatory overtime and being on call.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.