Warehouse Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Warehouse Maintenance Technician will support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our Distribution Center (DC). This onsite role combines traditional mechanical and electrical maintenance with support for operational technology systems such as automated material handling equipment (MHE), control systems, sensors, networked equipment, and Warehouse Management System (WMS) interfaces. The Warehouse Maintenance Technician should be equally comfortable troubleshooting conveyor motor issues or a PLC fault code and thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech distribution environment.

Essential Functions and Duties

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance

• Perform routine and corrective minor maintenance including but not limited to conveyors, packaging systems, dock equipment, HVAC, lighting, and other facility infrastructure within the Warehouse.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct minor preventive maintenance (PMs) and inspections to ensure equipment uptime and longevity.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Regularly inspect equipment to identify potential safety hazards and address them promptly.
• Work with external Vendors as needed to coordinate and perform major PMs on MHE systems, HVAC, Refrigeration etc.
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts for MHE including but not limited to conveyor systems, racking, power supplies etc.

Operational Technology Support

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot automated systems including PLCs, HMI terminals, barcode scanners, IoT devices, and control panels.
• Collaborate with IT and WMS teams to support interface issues between operational systems (e.g., conveyor controls and warehouse software).
• Support MHE systems including troubleshooting faults, performing resets, and updating system firmware/configurations as directed.
• Maintain documentation related to control system layouts, device IPs, network configurations, and schematics.

Warehouse Maintenance

• Hanging/Mounting equipment in warehouse i.e.  shadow boards
• Replace minor damaged upright and/or beams
• Reprofile beam heights as needed and directed by Senior Management
• Assemble storage shelving and workstations

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Maintain records of maintenance and repairs in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Support audits and regulatory inspections as needed.

General Duties:

• Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations, and laws. 
• Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.
• Always represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance.
• Understand and internalize the Company’s purpose,
• Display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.
• Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.
• Work effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name, title, or other respectful identifier, and respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.
• Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury, safety hazard, or program violation.
• Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study; or four (4) years relevant experience in industrial maintenance or a similar role in lieu of degree.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years [seven (7) for non-degreed candidates] in industrial maintenance or a similar role.

Required Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of electrical and control systems (e.g., PLCs, sensors, relays, Ethernet/IP).
• Familiarity with maintenance tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarity with reading technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with Warehouse Management Systems, outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Experience in a distribution center or automated warehouse environment.
• Exposure to WMS/WES systems (e.g., Manhattan, SAP EWM, etc.).
• Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, switches, device setup).
• CMMS experience (e.g., Maintenance Connection, Fiix, or similar).
• OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification.

Required Skills:

• Must be able to Operate material handling equipment i.e. forklifts, scissor lifts etc.
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must have a detail orientation and the proven ability to prioritize work
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team
• Sound decision-making abilities
• The position requires a broad and ongoing amount of discretionary decisions relative to planning, maintenance, product throughput efficiency, employee relations and database management.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required, as this position works closely with personnel from a variety of different areas within and outside the company.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Technical curiosity and continuous learning
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Safety-first mindset

Physical requirements

Vision, hearing, speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for long periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled. The employee occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs. and occasionally kneels and bends. Working condition include warehouse setting. Stand, walk, and climb ladders/scaffolding for extended periods. Work in variable temperatures (including freezer/cooler areas if applicable).

Mental Demands

Learning, thinking, concentration and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy times.   Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service.  Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations.  Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary.  Must be proactive in finding solutions

Direct Reports

No

EEO Statement

FFF Enterprises and Nufactor are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on the following characteristics: race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, age (40 years and over) qualified veteran and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment. These categories are defined according to Government Code section 12920. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics