Description

SUMMARY 

Repairs and maintains all material handling equipment at Roselle, Bloomingdale manufacturing facilities (395 and 391), Fruitful Yield stores, and Knollwood Dr./Scott Dr. buildings. Assists with training employees in the department on processes and procedures.  Performs rack inspections. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs routine, emergency and preventative maintenance      on material handling equipment (PIT) including turret trucks, order      pickers, reach trucks, sit down forklift, power walkies and stacker lifts.
• Performs rack inspections in warehouse areas to ensure      the integrity of racking. 
• Performs servicing, inspections and repairs of      batteries and battery chargers PIT. 
• Reads and interprets manufacturer’s service manuals to      perform the necessary maintenance and repairs needed. Performs advanced      diagnostics and troubleshooting of all PIV systems using all diagnostic      tools available.  Contacts Dealers      and Manufacturers if technical assistance is required.
• Maintains      ability through certification to operate all material handling equipment      and is a truck licensed trainer on all material handling equipment.
• Keeps maintenance logs and report on daily activities. Records      routine, emergency and preventative maintenance into CMMS.
• Orders and procures parts for all necessary repairs and      restocking of inventory. Ensures purchase orders are submitted and      approved. 
• Assists with training employees on all processes in the      department, including paperwork,      GMP’s and safety. 
• Identifies and submits suggestions to improve      efficiencies, quality and safety. 
• Actively participates in root cause analysis and other      plant continuous improvement initiatives. Recommends and assists with implementing continuous improvement      ideas. 
• Complies with safety and GMP requirements. 

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities. Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance. Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures. Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately. Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention. Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required. Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year      college or technical school and minimum of five years related experience (material      handling equipment, electrical, machine shop, machine troubleshooting,      pneumatics, hydraulics, OSHA standards, lock-out/tag-out, etc.); or      equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Prior      experience on repairing equipment, up to and including swing reach      trucks. 
• General      knowledge of electric, welding and machine shop required. 
• Food      or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

PERFORMANCE ABILITY

Mastered all aspects of PIV repair and maintenance and proven ability through certification to operate, instruct, and repair all plant (PIT) vehicles and accurately complete paperwork and maintain maintenance records. Advanced troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic skills necessary to operate, instruct, troubleshoot and repair all plant vehicles. Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety and efficiency goals. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills required. Good time management skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task to calmly handle and complete multiple projects simultaneously and on-time in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and ability to work independently; and flexibility to change tasks frequently and work in different work centers as business needs require. Strong teamwork skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with others; strong attention to detail skills; and demonstrated high quality of work. Ability to train other employees in the department on processes and procedures. Consistently follows all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies and procedures. Ability to work at the Roselle distribution facility and at both the 391 and 395 manufacturing facilities in Bloomingdale.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively to coworkers, supervisors and vendors. Good interpersonal skills required.  Ability to accurately and truthfully complete paperwork. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

REASONING ABILITY 

Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills required. 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate and maintain certification in PIT      equipment. 
• Basic      computer (Word, Excel) and data entry skills required. 
• Ability      to work a flexible schedule, including weekends to support the      business.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms (including overhead), including reaching horizontally on a ladder; ascend and/or descend stairs (including ladders); stoop, kneel (including half kneel), crouch, and crawl; and talk and hear. Ability to go to heights of up to 26 feet when operating or troubleshooting PIT. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise and/or place:

- Lift up to 60 lbs. from 31-inch shelf and carry for up to 5 ft. and then return 60 lbs. to 31 inch surface.

- Lift up to 60 lbs. floor to waist height.

- Push and pull 42 lb. force at 36 inches.

- Step on/off a 24-inch step.

- Grasp 50 lbs. of force.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and is occasionally exposed to cold, and heat. 

When working at either Bloomingdale manufacturing facility, the employee is exposed to herbal aromas, dust, and/or airborne particles, some classified as allergens or irritants. This position works in all areas of NOW’s manufacturing facilities with direct exposure to ingredients (powders and liquids), mixes (powders and liquids), equipment, and packaging.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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