Facilities Maintenance Technician - Lumber Warehouse

Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, and specialty millwork, along with a variety of board products. Based in Zeeland, Michigan, Novo Building Products operates Ornamental Decorative Millwork, L.J. Smith Stair Systems, and Novo Direct.
Just as our products are used to build something new and inspire others to make living spaces more beautiful, we endeavor to positively impact the people and communities we touch every day.

This role pays $18 per hour, shift is Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Essential Responsibilities:

• Keep building inside and out in a clean and orderly condition; maintaining and repairing building and property as needed.
• Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning/sweeping floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.
• Perform routine maintenance activities on structure, machines, and mechanical equipment, notifying Supervisor of need for repairs.
• Maintain inventory of tools and supplies.
• Clears snow or other weather-related hazards or general debris from sidewalk/walkways.
• Work with vendors to plan and schedule necessary repairs
• Communicates supply order needs to Supervisor
• May assist in gathering and emptying trash receptacles located inside and outside of the warehouse
• May operate a forklift or tugger as needed to offload and move product and pallets throughout warehouse safely.
• Conducts Daily inspection of forklift or tugger at start of shift and report any malfunctions or damages to Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Effectively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements
• Basic math, interpersonal/team and reasoning skills
• Ability to read, understand and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Flexibility in scheduling – able to work overtime as needed.
• Use of proper PPE and company approved tools while remaining aware of hazards and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Experience with plumbing to address leaks, clogs or other drainage problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in maintenance in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to use hand tools and power tools.
• Experience in carpentry to handle basic repairs within the building.

No Travel requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust.
• 100%: Stand, handle or feel, squeeze or grasp
• 80%: Reaching with hands and arms, depth perception
• 50%: Walk, repetitive motion, operate moving equipment
• 10: Working bent at waist, stoop, kneel, crouch, bending or twisting
• Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Lift, push or pull 75-100 lbs. with assistance.

Why Work with Us?

We offer competitive wages, shift premiums, and health benefits. Benefits include a clean work environment, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, employee assistance program, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401k program with employer match. 

We have a dynamic culture with our team members who are encouraged to contribute, change, grow, and get rewarded accordingly. If you're passionate about contributing to a great team, we would love to hear from you!

For more details and benefits information, please visit our website at: www.novobp.com/careers

NOVO Building Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer M/F/D/V

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