Utility Attendant Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Puyallup, WA (Job ID 1310307)

Description

As a Utility Attendant, you will perform a wide variety of minor maintenance tasks in addition to all other duties as assigned pertaining to the general upkeep and maintenance of the Distribution Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Job Duties:

• Help Maintenance Mechanics perform light mechanical work such as servicing and repair of hand tools and minor floor machines.
• Assist maintenance personnel in installation/removal of various items of equipment throughout the distribution center.
• Change batteries, perform all maintenance on battery charger, keep battery equipment clean and painted, keep battery changing records and turn in records at shift end.
• Perform light carpentry work such as building racks, shelving and repairing workbenches as well as completing minor plumbing tasks such as repairing of faucets and landscape sprinklers.
• Clean stopped drains and clean sumps and drains as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous work such as plastering repairs, concrete patching or minor concrete replacement.
• Assist in all duties related to the preventive maintenance programs, such as pest control, and update records associated with these programs.
• Paint necessary areas, touch up all equipment as needed, remove cardboard bales from baler, and operate snow removal equipment to clean all walks, roads and parking lots as assigned.
• Fill out necessary paperwork or requisitions for materials as requested, keep daily work order logs for all work, clean the warehouse using sweeper and scrubber power equipment, remove trash from building using large portable dumpsters, and keep building grounds in a neat and orderly manner.

• Operate all power equipment in safe manner, use safe lifting techniques at all times and promptly assist in spill clean up to avoid risk of accidents to team members throughout the facility.

Scope (Required):
This is a non-exempt position.

• Member of the maintenance staff
• No direct reports
• No travel required

Warehouse environment, closed toed shoes are required

Requirements

Skills (Required):
Qualifications:

•  Able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Effective communication skills
• Accurately uses basic math skills
• Able to be certified to operate all power equipment
• Able to use maintenance tools; saws, drills, etc.
• Able to read labels, tickets, instructions, etc.
• Able to lift and carry merchandise/equipment weighing up to 47 lbs. regularly, and up to 60 lbs. on an infrequent basis

Additional Qualifications: 
You are highly productive, self-motivated, creative, and focused, and have excellent communication skills. You love to learn and embrace rapidly changing technologies. You seek out challenges and take calculated risks when appropriate. You are passionate about creating would class solutions to delight our consumers, customers, and partners.

Physical Requirements: 
Physical Demands (must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Lift and move totes or cartons up to 50 pounds
• Walking within and around the site with great frequency
• Ability to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation, and work off platforms and equipment at significant heights
 • Ability to use full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists, excellent eye to hand coordination, feet (foot pedals), manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours

Safety:
• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
• Additional responsibilities as defined by manager.

The anticipated rate for this position is $25.00 - $27.50 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and  their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 152 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

 

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