MH Maintenance Technician

Material Handling Maintenance Technician

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

The Material Handling Maintenance Technician reports to the Material Handling Maintenance Manager, works independently, performs advance maintenance and repairs throughout the warehouse on the (Automated Storage and Retrieval System), Order Picking and other material handling equipment.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance on ASRS conveyors, pallet elevators, and palletizer system etc.

• Performs major repairs on ASRS conveyors, pallet elevators, and palletizer system etc.

• Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using the appropriate test equipment

• Troubleshoots ASRS conveyors, pallet elevators, and palletizer system etc. and recommends corrective action

• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed

• Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records

• Answer after hours call backs as needed, with the possibility of coming in nights and weekends

• Creates and closes work orders within company's fleet software to include labor hours, parts etc.

• Performs related work and other job assignments as required

• Other building maintenance needs as assigned by manager

Job Qualifications:

• 3-4 plus years maintenance mechanic experience on ASRS conveyors, pallet elevators, palletizer system

• 3-4 years of experience in mechanical and material handling systems or combination of training/certification, but will also accrue on the job training

• Strong communication skills

• Fully competent to a high degree in mechanical knowledge

• Strong knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance trade

• Strong knowledge of automated pallet handling systems and ability to trouble shoot them

• Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret electrical diagrams

• High School Diploma or GED

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

· Short and Long Term Disability

· 401K with matching contribution

· Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Wellness Program

· Educational Assistance Program

· Paid Vacation and holidays

· Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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