The Warehouse Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety, and efficiency of a temperature-controlled LTL warehouse facility. This role ensures all building systems, dock equipment, and material handling systems operate reliably to support time-sensitive freight in a climate-controlled environment.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on:
Dock doors, levelers, seals, and restraints
Electrical, plumbing, and lighting systems
Concrete repairs, racking repairs/adjustments
Miscellaneous building repairs
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration issues and perform timely repairs to minimize downtime
Coordinate with third-party vendors for specialized repairs
Maintain facility safety standards, including OSHA compliance and hazard prevention
Conduct daily facility walkthroughs to identify maintenance needs or safety concerns
Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and compliance documentation
Support emergency repairs and be available for on-call situations as needed
Assist with facility upgrades, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
2+ years of facility maintenance experience in an industrial or warehouse setting
Basic knowledge electrical, and mechanical systems
Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment independently
Comfortable working in cold storage environments (refrigerated and freezer conditions)
Preferred Skills:
Experience in temperature-controlled or food-grade logistics environments
Basic welding or fabrication skills are a plus
Skills & Competencies:
Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
Attention to detail and safety awareness
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Good communication and teamwork skills
Time management in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Working Conditions:
Frequent exposure to cold and freezer environments (as low as -10°F)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (climbing, bending, standing)
May require working nights, weekends, or overtime during peak periods
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
FFE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace across the company in all departments. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Lemont, Illinois
Website
https://www.kllm.com
Skills
Building Systemsunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Concreteunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Less Than Truckload (LTL)unmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Loading Dockunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
OSHAunmatched
On Callunmatched
Plumbingunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Property Maintenanceunmatched
Refrigerationunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
System Operationsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
Weldingunmatched
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