What You Need To Know

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

The Facilities Mechanic is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of the warehouse equipment as well as general facility maintenance. This position is responsible to monitor performance and implement programs to improve operational metrics.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain and repair electric order pickers, electric reach trucks, and propane forklifts
Ensure all equipment and systems used in the warehouse including conveyor systems, automated storage, and retrieval system (ASRS), and facilities perform optimally to meet the company’s nightly production and shipping goals
Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair efficiently all mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and electrical equipment and devices used in Material Handling Systems and Facilities
Perform scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and systems and update required documentation and repair logs
Assemble and install equipment, cabinetry, appliances, and furniture
Repair roofs, ceiling tiles, floors, partitions, windows, doors, plumbing, drywall, and paint
Maintain parts inventory and order parts as needed
Attend shop meetings and utilize/maintain personal tools
Utilize specifications, technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams as needed to resolve equipment issues
Ensure a safe working environment adhering to OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and procedures
Maintain confidentiality of all SGWS business and comply with all company rules and regulations as outlined in the employee manual
Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 year of experience
Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills
Forklift operating experience or certification preferred

Physical Demands

Physical demands include frequently sitting and operating a motor vehicle
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods
May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater
May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

Facilities Technician