System Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Responsibilities

The System Maintenance Mechanic in our high-volume distribution center is accountable for the performance of timely and cost-effective maintenance of machinery and service/repair of conveyor equipment. The ideal candidate has experience in conveyor operation and electronic components that are in direct relation to the equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3+) years conveyor maintenance and repair experience
• Minimum of three (3+) electrical controls experience
• Ability to read blueprint and schematic diagrams
• Experience operating material handling and lift equipment
• Ability to work with outside contractors
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, quick environment
• Must be comfortable working with a computer

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• Electrical Journeyman License a plus
• Welding and fabrication skills a plus
• Highly motivated self-starter, able to work independently, and be a team player
• Detail oriented
• Positive attitude and energetic
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or shifts which can include overtime and weekends
• Ability to work at heights and in unusual positions
• Ability and willingness to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally
• Ability to travel to outside schooling if required

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The associate is required to sit. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm. The associate is also exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise levels in the work environment are typically low to high.