Maintenance Technician

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About CBW

Cooper-Booth Wholesale Company (CBW) has been in the wholesale distribution business since 1865 when Booth Tobacco Company was incorporated in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company continued to grow with the acquisition of Cooper Tobacco and a number of other distributors over the years.

Family owned and operated for three generations, our longevity has been made possible by providing our customers with the best service and value available. Today, CBW is a full-line, full-service wholesale distributor serving retailers in the Mid-Atlantic region, and is recognized as one of the Top 10 leading convenience store wholesalers in the country.

Learn more about CBW at www.cooperbooth.com.

Benefits:

• Complete medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurances starting the first of the month following 60-days of employment.
• 401(k) after 6 months with 2% employer match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO); starting at 80 hours your first year.
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other mental health benefits are available!
• Ability to purchase products from the warehouse at wholesale price.

Summary of Position: We are adding to our maintenance team! The Facilities Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs all CBW equipment, facility and grounds. The Maintenance Technician will have a variety of responsibilities, ranging from advanced automated equipment repairs and installation of new equipment to simple repairs and basic service needs. Knowledge of Program Logic Control systems and accumulation conveyor is a plus.

Compensation: Up to $30.00 an hour based on experience 

Benefits: We pay a competitive salary and offer medical, dental, vision and additional voluntary insurances after probationary period. Employees will also enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform service and maintenance on a variety of CBW equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, conveyors, stamp machine, etc.), building systems (air conditioning, heating, plumbing, etc.), vehicles (services vans, trucks, etc.), and grounds (lawn maintenance, snow removal, etc.)
• Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns and other issues; identifies scope of repairs needed
• Daily review and completion of facility inspections, work requests, and ground maintenance
• Maintains general upkeep of building through miscellaneous projects and requests
• Read and interpret documents such as operating instructions and safety procedures
• Performs preventative maintenance checks on all mechanical equipment
• Recognize and report hazardous conditions, take appropriate workplace safety measures and follow all OSHA and company procedures
• Other duties as assigned

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

• Must understand all lockout procedures
• Flexible to work off shifts and work weekends, holidays and overtime as required.
• Ability Safety troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Ability to diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment without close supervision
• HVAC and/or Forklift mechanic experience highly desirable, but not required.
• Strong mechanical background with knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• A basic computer skills, machine shop & welding skills
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and carpentry
• Valid driver's license with good driving record
• Highly dependable and reliable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to speak effectively with co-workers, outside vendors, and management
• Must provide own tools
• We will provide advanced Training for the right candidate

Education/Experience:

Two year technical degree; or two to four related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 working in the Distribution Center at Cooper-Booth, the employee is frequently exposed to varying temperatures corresponding with the seasons. If required to work in the freezer, the employee will be regularly exposed to temperatures ranging from 0 to 10 degrees F. If required to work on the cooler dock, the employee will be regularly exposed to temperatures ranging from 33 to 35 degrees F. The level of humidity in all areas ranges from very low to very high, depending on the season. The noise level in this environment is usually moderate.

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, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 60 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.