Sysco

Material Handling Equipment Technician I


PayCompetitive
LocationColumbia/South Carolina
Employment typeFull-Time

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      Req#: R116471

      Company:

      US0137 Sysco Columbia, LLC

      Zip Code:

      29209

      Minimum Level of Education:

      High School or Equivalent

      Minimum Years of Experience:

      2 Years

      Employment Type:

      Full Time

      Travel Percentage:

      0

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        09/11/2019
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          JOB SUMMARY

          This is an Operations position responsible for assisting Material Handling Equipment (MHE) technician II & III with maintenance activities associated with material handling equipment, and maintenance of industrial batteries.

          RESPONSIBILITIES

          • Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements
          • Learn/gain knowledge of controls and electric (AC - Alternative Current & DC - Direct Current) low voltage.
          • Learn/complete small electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.
          • Learn to perform and maintain power material handling equipment (MHE) including preventive maintenance (PM) of MHE fleet checking, draining and filling oil levels as needed, checking, adjusting, or replacing all belts and chains as needed, checking and troubleshooting electrical controls issues, replacing motors and controls, safety checks, PM per manufacturers recommendations
          • Learn/gain knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC (distribution center) systems, drive motors, power amps, electrical controls including PLC systems
          • Learn/gain knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, suspension systems
          • Completes all special projects associated with buildings or grounds, as requested. Includes but not limited to moving furniture or fixtures, changing lights, light carpentry, painting, light plumbing, changing of light bulbs, repair of minor electrical devices
          • Battery Maintenance duties will include battery charger repairs, battery changes for MHE, repair of plugs and tips of batteries and chargers, watering and washing batteries, acid spill clean up, battery rack cleaning, battery area sweeping and cleaning, setting equalizing charge on batteries
          • Participate in departmental on-call program, as designated
          • Responsible for logging time and materials into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
          • Responsible for housekeeping, clean up of all maintenance areas/work areas on a daily basis.
          • Maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order
          • Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job
          • Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
          • Champion overall safety in the department
          • Comply with OSHA, and other local, state and federal regulations
          • Adhere to Organization and the Facilities Department policies and procedures including appropriate attire, grooming, and attendance
          • Interact effectively, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation

          QUALIFICATIONS

          Education

          • High School diploma or general education degree (GED);
          • Tech school or equivalent is preferred (2 years)

          Experience

          • Two years in an MHE maintenance position preferred (No experience required)

          Professional Skills

          • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations
          • Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

          Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

          • Must possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards.
          • Complete a Sysco approved the defensive driving program
          • Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months
          • MHE 8 hour maintenance tech certificate from MHE manufacturer (IE: Crown, Raymond, Hyster, etc.) preferred

          Physical Demands

          • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear.
          • The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.
          • The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
          • The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
          • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

          Working Conditions

          • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
          • The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.
          • The associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).
          • The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces.
          • The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
          • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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          JOB SUMMARY

          This is an Operations position responsible for assisting Material Handling Equipment (MHE) technician II & III with maintenance activities associated with material handling equipment, and maintenance of industrial batteries.

          RESPONSIBILITIES

          • Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements
          • Learn/gain knowledge of controls and electric (AC - Alternative Current & DC - Direct Current) low voltage.
          • Learn/complete small electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.
          • Learn to perform and maintain power material handling equipment (MHE) including preventive maintenance (PM) of MHE fleet checking, draining and filling oil levels as needed, checking, adjusting, or replacing all belts and chains as needed, checking and troubleshooting electrical controls issues, replacing motors and controls, safety checks, PM per manufacturers recommendations
          • Learn/gain knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC (distribution center) systems, drive motors, power amps, electrical controls including PLC systems
          • Learn/gain knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, suspension systems
          • Completes all special projects associated with buildings or grounds, as requested. Includes but not limited to moving furniture or fixtures, changing lights, light carpentry, painting, light plumbing, changing of light bulbs, repair of minor electrical devices
          • Battery Maintenance duties will include battery charger repairs, battery changes for MHE, repair of plugs and tips of batteries and chargers, watering and washing batteries, acid spill clean up, battery rack cleaning, battery area sweeping and cleaning, setting equalizing charge on batteries
          • Participate in departmental on-call program, as designated
          • Responsible for logging time and materials into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
          • Responsible for housekeeping, clean up of all maintenance areas/work areas on a daily basis.
          • Maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order
          • Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job
          • Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
          • Champion overall safety in the department
          • Comply with OSHA, and other local, state and federal regulations
          • Adhere to Organization and the Facilities Department policies and procedures including appropriate attire, grooming, and attendance
          • Interact effectively, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation

          QUALIFICATIONS

          Education

          • High School diploma or general education degree (GED);
          • Tech school or equivalent is preferred (2 years)

          Experience

          • Two years in an MHE maintenance position preferred (No experience required)

          Professional Skills

          • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations
          • Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

          Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

          • Must possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards.
          • Complete a Sysco approved the defensive driving program
          • Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months
          • MHE 8 hour maintenance tech certificate from MHE manufacturer (IE: Crown, Raymond, Hyster, etc.) preferred

          Physical Demands

          • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear.
          • The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.
          • The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
          • The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
          • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

          Working Conditions

          • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
          • The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.
          • The associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).
          • The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces.
          • The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
          • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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          JOB SUMMARY

          This is an Operations position responsible for assisting Material Handling Equipment (MHE) technician II & III with maintenance activities associated with material handling equipment, and maintenance of industrial batteries.

          RESPONSIBILITIES

          • Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements
          • Learn/gain knowledge of controls and electric (AC - Alternative Current & DC - Direct Current) low voltage.
          • Learn/complete small electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.
          • Learn to perform and maintain power material handling equipment (MHE) including preventive maintenance (PM) of MHE fleet checking, draining and filling oil levels as needed, checking, adjusting, or replacing all belts and chains as needed, checking and troubleshooting electrical controls issues, replacing motors and controls, safety checks, PM per manufacturers recommendations
          • Learn/gain knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC (distribution center) systems, drive motors, power amps, electrical controls including PLC systems
          • Learn/gain knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, suspension systems
          • Completes all special projects associated with buildings or grounds, as requested. Includes but not limited to moving furniture or fixtures, changing lights, light carpentry, painting, light plumbing, changing of light bulbs, repair of minor electrical devices
          • Battery Maintenance duties will include battery charger repairs, battery changes for MHE, repair of plugs and tips of batteries and chargers, watering and washing batteries, acid spill clean up, battery rack cleaning, battery area sweeping and cleaning, setting equalizing charge on batteries
          • Participate in departmental on-call program, as designated
          • Responsible for logging time and materials into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
          • Responsible for housekeeping, clean up of all maintenance areas/work areas on a daily basis.
          • Maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order
          • Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job
          • Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
          • Champion overall safety in the department
          • Comply with OSHA, and other local, state and federal regulations
          • Adhere to Organization and the Facilities Department policies and procedures including appropriate attire, grooming, and attendance
          • Interact effectively, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation

          QUALIFICATIONS

          Education

          • High School diploma or general education degree (GED);
          • Tech school or equivalent is preferred (2 years)

          Experience

          • Two years in an MHE maintenance position preferred (No experience required)

          Professional Skills

          • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations
          • Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

          Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

          • Must possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards.
          • Complete a Sysco approved the defensive driving program
          • Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months
          • MHE 8 hour maintenance tech certificate from MHE manufacturer (IE: Crown, Raymond, Hyster, etc.) preferred

          Physical Demands

          • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear.
          • The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.
          • The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
          • The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
          • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

          Working Conditions

          • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
          • The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.
          • The associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).
          • The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces.
          • The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
          • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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          BENEFITS INFORMATION:

          For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

          OVERVIEW:

          Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

          We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

          AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

          Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

          We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

          This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

      • About the company

          Sysco Corporation is an American multinational corporation involved in marketing and distributing food products, smallwares, kitchen equipment and tabletop items to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, hospitality businesses like hotels and inns, and wholesale to other companies that provide foodservice.
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