Job DescriptionSkills for Rhode Island's Future is recruiting candidates for Ocean State Job Lot. Please read more about Skills for Rhode Island's Future at the end of this job description. COMPANY NAME: Ocean State Job Lot JOB TITLE: 1st Shift- Conveyor Mechanic LOCATION: North Kingstown, RI Key Responsibilities: The Conveyor Mechanic role within the Distribution Center (DC) of Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL or Company) is a highly skilled position responsible for performing a variety of assigned tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the OSJL conveyors and wrapping machines. This role diagnoses all mechanical, electrical, safety, and failure issues of the main conveyor system and wrapping machines that are located throughout the 1.3 million square foot DC. The Conveyor Mechanic role ensures that all equipment is in safe and good working standards, in compliance with OSJL's safety standards and OSHA.
- Complete regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on all conveyor and wrapping equipment as well as maintain proper documentation for record keeping.
- Complete lubrication, troubleshooting, and daily repairs to the DC machinery.
- Troubleshoot all electrical and mechanical problems for the conveyor and wrapping systems.
- As directed by the Conveyor Maintenance Manager, perform emergency breakdown repairs when needed.
- Make recommendations for improvements and modifications to the Conveyor Maintenance Manager.
- Adhere to all federal, state, and Company safety and compliance regulations. Must pass all safety and equipment operations training provided by the Company.
- Be able to operate scissor lifts, fork trucks, motorized pallet jacks and other equipment that is utilized by the conveyor team.
- Perform work effectively to limit operational downtime, with a goal of zero downtime.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment in the work area.
Successful candidates will have:
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. 2-3 or more years of related professional experience in conveyor maintenance and repair, preferably in a warehouse or distribution center, is required. Ability to operate powered industrial equipment and achieve any applicable license. A safety-first attitude and ability to obtain an OSHA 30-hour certification is required. Knowledge of building machinery, conveyor, mechanical and safety systems, NFPA regulations, conveyor related codes is required.
- Analytical: You use logical reasoning and data to build conclusions, recommendations, and reporting.
- Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
- Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
- Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
- Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.
- This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice
HOW TO APPLY For more information and a full job description, please visit Skills for Rhode Island's Future website at www.skillsforri.com/jobs. Applicants interested in this position will be screened by Skills for Rhode Island's Future and Ocean State Job Lot will make the final hiring decisions. WHY APPLY THROUGH SKILLS FOR RHODE ISLAND' S FUTURE Our mission is focused on supporting unemployed and underemployed job seekers. Our goal is to get you back to work. Skills for Rhode Island's Future's team will guide and provide you with support throughout the hiring process. Skills for Rhode Island's Future has agreements with employers to recruit talent like you, making us a resource to get the unemployed and underemployed job seeker back to work.
Meet Your RecruiterValeria Reyes