Manufacturing Warehouse Maintenance Tech

Job Type Full-time Description About Hawkins Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938. Learn more about us at

POSITION SUMMARY:

Maintenance of facility equipment including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, light construction, general equipment repair, installation, testing and preventative maintenance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform general facility and equipment repairs which may include boiler, HVAC, compressors, pumps, welding, pipe fitting, construction, and facilities duties Participate as a lead or support role in capital projects Maintain preventive maintenance program and spare parts inventory Maintain/monitor plant and work area housekeeping standards Apply all product quality and safety standards as well as report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated back-up (applicable to positions working in accordance with specific plant or company certifications).

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent required Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals required Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment required, previous experience handling chemicals is preferred. Previous forklift operation required; equipment (skid steer, backhoe, snowplow) preferred Computer skills (MS Office) required, MRP (JDEdwards) and preventative maintenance program experience preferred Ability to obtain required boilers license and/or DOT medical card where required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. 10-20 feet up to 10 times/day; ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, frequently. Must be able to pull/push equipment and/or piping weighing up to 100 pounds into position for 1 -2 minutes up to 40 times a day. Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day. Able to climb ladders and work at heights Ability to work in a warehouse facility where temperatures may range from 45 up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; as well as work outside in all weather conditions; snow, rain, wind, and high humidity. Ability to work in confined spaces. Ability to turn, twist, stoop, bend, and reach Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours a day Expected Compensation: $28-33/hour + 5% Bonus Eligibility Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays. For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: Ref. 2027-147 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hawkins Inc.