Distribution Center Maintenance Technician

Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

Bowling Green, Kentucky

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Conveyor Systems, Disability Insurance, Distribution Services, Distribution Warehousing, Drilling, Emergency Planning, Employee Assistance Plan, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Regulations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities and Maintenance, Forklift, Hand Tools, Higher Education, Identify Issues, Lathe, Life Insurance, Maintenance Services, Metalworking, OSHA, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Welding
LOCATION
Bowling Green, Kentucky
POSTED
13 days ago
Position Summary:

If you are looking for a less stressful role by working in a Distribution Center and Warehouse, this job is for you. We are looking for an experienced maintenance- trained person who has an aptitude for working on forktrucks and other power industrial equipment (PIT). The ideal candidate will be able to perform repairs on conveyor systems, facility equipment, and execute maintenance on equipment throughout the facility. You may have specialized skills in one or more areas, or a specific equipment that would translate to our maintenance needs. We offer a four (4) day work week on one shift and enjoy a good work/life balance. Our goal is to promote from within and offer career positions for those who excel. 

Specific Responsibilities:

Perform all activies in the safest manner possible. Working safely is an essential behavior.  

Observe, dismantle, repair and/or remove defective parts to install replacement parts. 

Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments. May require the use of hand tools, levels, and straight edges, use of rulers, calipers, micrometers or other measuring instruments.

Troubleshoot failures by examining parts to detect imperfections.

May set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder or other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.

May initiate purchase order for parts and machines.

Perform welding tasks as necessary.

Know and comply with all OSHA and EPA regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.  Post-secondary training or certification from a technical school or other higher education is a plus.

Basic knowledge of electronic equipment and testing devices.

Basic knowledge of environmental regulations.

Good hand-eye coordination

Ability to read and interpret written instructions and repair manuals

Ability to follow complex instructions and use precision instruments.

May be asked to occasionally work anytime during a 24 hour day for emergency or planned downtime.

Provide own tools if required.

Minimum Job Experience Required:

Minimum of 12-18 months of maintenance technician experience. Prior experience in automotive repair is a plus. Related work experience will be accepted in lieu of education requirement. 

Company Information:

We offer the following:

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance

Vacation

Paid holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

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Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

Fruit of the Loom, Inc. is a global pioneer, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a number of iconic family apparel, athletic apparel, and sporting equipment brands including Vanity Fair®, Fruit of the Loom®, Spalding®, and Russell Athletic®. Each of our brands practice the relentless pursuit of better, by striving to create innovative apparel and equipment that fits well, feels great and helps make amazing things possible. Fruit of the Loom, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., actively seeks ways to be best-in-class in social and environmental responsibility in the communities it serves around the world.

Other major national and international brands include JERZEES®, Bike®, AAI®, Dudley®, Sherrin®, BVD®, Underoos®, Lofteez®, Bestform®, Lily of France®, Curvation®, Intima Cherry® and Vassarette®. Fruit of the Loom, Inc., and its brands are driven by innovation, market demands and a strategy clearly focused on meeting consumers' needs. Fruit of the Loom, Inc., Corporate offices are headquartered in Bowling Green, Ky., with operations in 44 countries globally.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1851
WEBSITE
http://www.fotlinc.com/