Warehouse Mechanic (Night Shift)

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products.

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits continues to grow as we seek a Maintenance Mechanic for one of our two depots in Metro Detroit.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Maintenance Mechanic will conduct preventative maintenance and repair work for our facility and its equipment. These tasks include installation, emergency and preventative maintenance, and inspection of mechanical equipment, conveyor systems, and electrical systems. Other duties include but not limited to:

• Installs, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots conveyor systems, electrical systems, heavy machinery, and specialized equipment.
• Performs level 1 troubleshooting on powered industrial truck equipment. Coordinates with day PIT mechanic when level 2 troubleshooting required.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on conveyor system, air compressor system, PIT EV batteries.
• Operates machines and other equipment to observe operations, diagnose malfunctions or make repairs.
• Unjam product on conveyor lines from high elevation. *Employee must be comfortable working at heights of up to 30 feet (~20% of work performed).
• Document work performed in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Support production by handling oddball tasks required to meet production goals.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position and will be assigned to work the Night Shift starting at 6:00 PM and may be frequently asked to work beyond the 8-hour schedule per shift.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position operates in a warehouse environment and will frequently be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibrations where noise levels can be loud. This position may also be physically demanding in nature, requiring to lift equipment and parts weighing up to 55 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds of force. This position is required to operate warehouse equipment and to regularly read, write and communicate in English.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
• Vacation and Personal Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage.
• Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available.
• Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire.

Required Qualifications

• Age 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED (bachelor's degree preferred)
• At least 2 years of experience in repairing and troubleshooting conveyor systems.
• At least 2 years of experience in repairing and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• At least 2 years of experience in repairing and troubleshooting heavy machinery and specialized equipment.

Additional Requirements

• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
• Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.
• Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
• Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.