1st. Shift - MHE Mechanic - Monday to Friday

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" and "Company") is a leading $850+ million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75+ million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail.

Job Description:

The MHE Mechanic role within the Distribution Center ("DC") of OSJL is a highly skilled position responsible for performing a variety of assigned tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the OSJL conveyors and wrapping machines. This role diagnoses all mechanical, electrical, safety, and failure issues of the main conveyor system and wrapping machines that are located throughout the 1.3 million square foot DC. The MHE Mechanic role ensures that all equipment is safe and in good working standards, in compliance with OSJL's safety standards and OSHA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on all conveyor and wrapping equipment as well as maintain proper documentation for record keeping.
• Complete lubrication, troubleshooting, and daily repairs to the DC machinery.
• Troubleshoot all electrical and mechanical problems for the conveyor and wrapping systems.
• As directed by the MHE Maintenance Manager, perform emergency breakdown repairs when needed.
• Make recommendations for improvements and modifications to the MHE Maintenance Manager.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and Company safety and compliance regulations. Must pass all safety and equipment operations training provided by the Company.
• Be able to operate scissor lifts, fork trucks, motorized pallet jacks and other equipment that is utilized by the conveyor team.
• Perform work effectively to limit operational downtime, with a goal of zero downtime.
• Responsible for a clean and safe environment in the work area.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 5 or more years of related professional experience in conveyor maintenance and repair, preferably in a warehouse or distribution center, is required.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment and achieve any applicable license.
• A safety-first attitude and ability to obtain an OSHA 30-hour certification is required.
• Knowledge of building machinery, conveyor, mechanical and safety systems, NFPA regulations, conveyor related codes is required.
• Some proficiency with the Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets) is preferred.

Work Environment:

• Work primarily in a distribution center environment. Physically active position including positioning oneself, moving, transporting, and ascending and descending ladders and scaffolding. Must be able to remain stationary and/or continually move for up to 10 - 12 hours per day.
• Responsible for physical activities including using equipment, position self to properly complete tasks, ascend and descend to heights of 20 feet or more. Should be able to lift and move 50 lbs of material on a regular basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to outside weather conditions and moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, or electrical components. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Some work in a climate-controlled office environment remaining stationary at a desk, table, or computer workstation for extended periods of time with minimal safety and health hazard
  potential. Some near vision use for reading and computer tasks.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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