Warehouse Maintenance

Warehouse Maintenance

Employment Type: Full Time
Supervisor: Warehouse Manager
Location: Dubuque Distribution Center

Job Description

Will perform various cleaning, maintenance and monthly check list duties to keep the warehouse clean and organized inside and out. Will also assist with various miscellaneous duties as needed in warehouse. Will use a forklift to do some of the duties, but occasional heavy lifting up to 60# will also be required. Morning shift may occasionally be required to report to work earlier if needed for snow removal, warehouse duties, etc.

Qualifications

• Prerequisite: 18+ years of age due to OSHA requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse
• Load and bale shrink wrap and cardboard in compactor
• Keep the warehouse clean and orderly
• Snow removal: may use shovels, snow blower, ATV or truck with plow on front
• Maintenance on docks
• Small maintenance and minor repairs on trailers, supervised by Logistics Manager
• Work in warehouse as needed – may sort inter-stores, unload trailers, etc.
• Equipment Maintenance
• Check operation and lubricate edge-a-dock plates
• Check operation of dock doors monthly using check list and turn into Warehouse Manager
• Check seals of the doors to make sure the seal is good on the floor.
• Check foam seals at each end of dock plate and replace as need using spray glue.
• Fix plywood in trailers, replace trailer tail lights, marker lights and make other small repairs as necessary.
• PM maintenance on air compressors.
• Trouble shooting on conveyor such as realign eyes, replace couplers and rubber bands and replace rollers and clean eyes on conveyor.
• General Cleaning
• Empty outside trash bins when full
• Maintain cleanliness of outside fenced yard area, keep free of clutter
• Pick up rubbish around warehouse and dock areas and sweep dock area monthly
• Replace fluorescent bulbs and clean light fixtures
• Vacuum exhaust fans in all restrooms and kitchen/breakroom area
• Clean red and yellow guard rails
• Bale cardboard and plastic
• Empty biscuit box of cardboard and boxes of shrink wrap throughout warehouse
• Pick up junk pallets by work savers and load on trailer
• Wash warehouse windows

Seasonal Duties

• Springtime:
• Empty gas and add Stabile to snow blowers to prepare for storage, wrap snow blowers on pallet and store above dock doors
• Move shovels and salt to utility room
• Remove snow fence and store above shipping dock doors if needed
• Spray weeds in yard, parking areas and around facility
• Clean and hose down fans to be used in warehouse
• Miscellaneous lawn & garden maintenance and removal of weeds, bushes, trees, etc.

• Winter:
• Fill snow blowers with gas, check oil, clean to prepare for first snow fall
• Place shovels and salt by all main exits in office and warehouse
• Snow blow, shovel and salt walkways, yard area and emergency exits as needed during shift
• Pick up warehouse fans, clean and store
• After measurable snowfall, report to work at 5:00 am to clean sidewalks and emergency exits using snow blower, shovels, or ATV. Salt as needed.
• After heavy snowfall accumulation, use snow blower on flat office roof

• Other duties as requested by management by include but will not be limited to:
• Light facility maintenance such as painting, minor plumbing, electrical work
• and simple construction
• Other general cleaning as needed
• Incidental seasonal tasks
• Any other tasks as assigned by management

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• ADMINISTRATIVE: Planning, Reporting, and Training
• MATHEMATICAL: Calculating, Problem solving, Reasoning
• MECHANICAL: Constructing, Electrical, Plumbing, Maintenance, Repairing Ability to use power equipment such as saws, baler, sweeper and forklifts, etc.
• READING: Basic, Technical, Advanced
• WRITING: Basic, Memos
• KNOWLEDGE LEVEL: Basic, Technical, Advanced

Physical Demands

Frequent physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs., walking, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, dexterity and light grasping. Occasional physical demands include lifting up to 75 lbs. and climbing stairs. The associate is required to talk and hear. Must be able to work required shifts and maintain attendance standards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision adequate for the incumbent to perform the responsibilities and functions of the job efficiently. The associate must have the manual dexterity to manually operate and use a computer, and a RF handheld scanner.

Work Environment and Working Conditions

Work will normally be performed inside of a warehouse facility. Temperatures can vary from 32 degrees to 100 degrees. The work environment is usually fast paced with regular deadlines. Extreme noise and vibrations may occasionally be experienced. Associates may be subjected to hazards such as burns, cuts, strains, electrical, explosive, and mechanical. Due to the nature of the work, associates may be exposed to atmospheric conditions such as dust fumes, odors, and poor ventilation. For the safety of our associates, all associates are required to wear protective steel toed shoes as well as other protective devices that management deems appropriate. 

Benefits

Part-Time and Full-Time Eligible:

• Competitive match on 401K
• PTO
• Holidays
• Birthday-off with pay
• Associate discount and many other benefits

Full-Time Also Eligible:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability

Company Culture and Values

At Theisen's, our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, collaboration, and service to our communities. We believe in putting Customer First, working together as One Connected Team, and always finding ways to Give Back. These three pillars guide how we approach our work and interact with each other every day.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every associate is valued and encouraged to grow. At Theisen's, we strive to make a positive impact on our customers, our communities, and each other, creating a workplace where hard work, dedication, and innovation are celebrated.

Theisen’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.