Kamps' Overview:
Kamps, Inc. is a full-service national pallet company delivering innovative pallet services to customers since 1973. Kamps specializes in supplying high quality wooden pallets, comprehensive pallet recycling services, and total pallet management services to diverse supply chains across the nation. With over 400 locations in its pallet network, and 62 asset-based locations, Kamps is the national leader in customer-centric supply chain services.
Job Overview:
Kamps Pallets is a growing company currently looking for a Trailer Mechanic who will play an integral role in our production process. This position will be responsible for ensuring accomplishment of safety, quality, continuous improvement and production objectives. This individual must have 2+ years of experience working on trailers and willing to relocate to our Newton, IA facility after approximately 2 months.
Essential Functions:
- Perform DOT checks.
- Report all mechanical and/or safety issues to manager and /or maintenance.
- Performs regular preventative maintenance and daily operational checks on equipment.
- Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) properly at all times.
- Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair production machines and tools.
- Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Repair trailers.
- Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- 2 years previous experience working on trailers.
- Strong work ethic, communication skills, and personal initiative.
- DOT not required, but preferred.
- Trailer ABS not required, but preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Des Moines, IA 50313: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person