Entry Level Maintenance Technician
Readerlink


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Regular Full Time Position -$18.00 starting rate - $650 Hiring Bonus

Must be able to work regular schedule: Monday thru Friday 4:15pm to 1:00am, possible mandatory overtime until 3:00am and occasional mandatory Saturdays.


  • Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance - DAY ONE!
  • 4 weeks of vacation your first FULL year!
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K Matching after 90 days of employment
  • Employee Discounts
  • Referral Program ($500-$1,000)
  • Climate Controlled work environment

ReaderLink is the largest full-service distributor of hardcover, trade, and paperback books to non-trade channel booksellers in North America, including the biggest names in retail across multiple retail channels. We are the number one book distributor in the U.S. with over $1 billion in sales, through the distribution of 300 million books per year to over 50,000 store locations nationwide.



Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining building, conveyor, and other mechanical systems within the distribution center.

Essential Functions : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:
  • Regular, reliable attendance is required as work cannot be performed remotely.
  • Repair and maintain building, conveyor, automated sorting, and other mechanical systems within the facility.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and rebuilds conveyors and related equipment.
  • Maintain building equipment such as lighting, plumbing and related equipment.
  • Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
  • Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
  • Maintain Maintenance area in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
  • Maintain and repair IT equipment as required.
  • Must complete all tasks assigned by manager in a timely manner. Must report any delays or issue to manager immediately.
  • Must respond timely to all requests from the floor noting any delays or issues.
  • Must be able to follow safety rules for personal protection and the protection of others, including maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
  • Perform assigned task and report to your manager reasoning for not completing the tasks assigned.

Non-Essential Functions :
  • Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.

Qualifications :
  • Conveyor operation and repair training or experience preferred but not required.
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Mechanical aptitude is a must
  • Six (6) months or more related experience (preferred but not required).
  • Basic knowledge of conveyors, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, motor control, and systems data cabling is needed.
  • Must be able to operate a Scissors Lift and work at heights after O.J.T. completion.
  • Must successfully complete six weeks of On the Job the Training.
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision after completion of on-the-job training.
  • Must be able to work all shifts and overtime as required.
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Physical Requirements : The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
  • Must be able to stand up to 8 hours in a day.
  • Must be able to walk up to 6 hours.
  • Will continuously reach up and out.
  • Will occasionally climb.
  • Will regularly push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally push/pull up to 100 pounds.
  • Will occasionally have repetitive foot movement.
  • Will frequently have repetitive hand/arm movements for simple reaching, simple and firm grasping and/or fine hand manipulation.
  • Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Must be able to wear protective equipment.

Language Skills :
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively to managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills:
  • Must be proficient in mathematics
  • Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical interference and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • The work performed is in a factory environment
  • The employee is frequently exposed to vibrations and dust, and will be working around moving machinery
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment

EEO Statement

ReaderLink Distribution Services, LLC. is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce.

If you love books and want to play an active role in the continued expansion of one of the book industry's most important and fastest growing organizations, then you must be part of the Readerlink Distribution Service's dynamic team. Readerlink sells 1 of every 3 trade print books sold in the United States to a blue chip customer base including the biggest names across multiple retail channels. In the past few years, Readerlink has become the #1 book distributor in the U.S. by doubling its annual sales to over $1 billion through the distribution of 300 million books per year to over 70,000 store locations nationwide. Readerlink ships via its extensive logistics network of 6 national distribution facilities totaling 50 acres of building capacity. Readerlink also publishes under the name Printers Row Publishing Group with four unique imprints: Canterbury Classics, Portable Press, Silver Dolphin Books, Thunder Bay Press and Dreamtivity. The diversity of these imprints allows PRPG to develop and expand on book industry trends in both the juvenile andadult book genres. Readerlink HQ is in Oak Brook, Illinois with its publishing HQ in San Diego CA.

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.


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