Warehouse Maintenance(Contract)-Ford Heights,IL
Position in Ford Heights, IL
Snapshot
- Location: Ford Heights, IL
- Hiring Organization: ALDI
- Position: Warehouse Maintenance (Flexible/Contract, Ford Heights)
- This Ford Heights-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our ALDI team in Ford Heights, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Ford Heights, a key hub for the Industrial Maintenance industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $26-$33/Hour (approx. $61.7k/Year)
- Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
- Project-based work with clear objectives.
Position Scope
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Industrial Maintenance.
About ALDI & Our Culture
ALDI Distribution Center Maintenance Technicians keep our automated material handling systems, conveyor networks, industrial refrigeration plants, and building infrastructure operating at peak efficiency. Working with modern diagnostic tools and advanced preventive maintenance schedules, our maintenance team prevents downtime across million-square-foot facilities. ALDI provides top-tier technical pay, specialized tool allowances, and continuous industrial automation training. This position is 100% hands-on and requires full physical on-site presence at the distribution center (no work-from-home options exist).
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"Working in ALDI Warehouse Maintenance is both technically challenging and extremely rewarding. You handle everything from mechanical conveyor belt repairs and PLC troubleshooting to industrial ammonia refrigeration maintenance. Excellent pay, great union/company stability, and modern facilities." - Current Warehouse Maintenance Tech, Charlotte, NC.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As an ALDI Warehouse Maintenance Specialist, you maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated warehouse systems, facility infrastructure, and powered industrial equipment.
- Automated Conveyor & System Repairs: Troubleshoot and repair motorized roller conveyors, high-speed sortation equipment, sensors, and electrical control panels to ensure continuous order flow.
- Industrial Refrigeration & HVAC Maintenance: Monitor and service commercial ammonia/freon refrigeration units, climate control systems, and freezer dock seals to protect cold-chain inventory.
- Material Handling Fleet Service: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, battery servicing, hydraulic cylinder rebuilds, and electrical repairs on forklifts, reach trucks, and yard hostlers.
Benefits & Perks
ALDI Warehouse Maintenance staff enjoy top-tier hourly technical wages, tool allowances, comprehensive health and dental coverage, 401(k) company match, paid vacation, and advanced technical certification support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Warehouse Maintenance position pay at ALDI?
Salary details for this Warehouse Maintenance position vary aldid on experience, shift, and location. Check the application page for the most current pay information for the Ford Heights area.
Where is this Warehouse Maintenance job located?
This position is aldid in Ford Heights, IL. ALDI has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Ford Heights.
Do I need a forklift certification for this role?
No prior forklift certification is required. ALDI provides free, paid on-site training and certification for all powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers.
What benefits does ALDI offer for this position?
ALDI provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does ALDI provide training for new hires?
Yes, ALDI provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
What does a typical day look like as a Warehouse Maintenance?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in ALDI's Ford Heights facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
