Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Richmond, Canada

Department: Warehouse

Team: Distribution & Warehousing

Pay: pay for this position is $38/hr

About the Role

Wayfair is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I for its Richmond, Canada warehouse location in the Warehouse Department, offering $38/hr pay. This role is crucial to the Distribution team's mission of delivering best-in-class customer experiences in furniture and home goods by maintaining high delivery standards, speeding up deliveries, adding services, and reducing damage through a robust asset-based logistics network. The position suits driven, determined, collaborative individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to join a growing team dedicated to customer satisfaction and repeat business. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will ensure the reliability of warehouse equipment and systems, supporting Wayfair's physical warehouses that form the backbone of its logistics operations. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on material handling equipment to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency. This hands-on role plays a key part in operational excellence, collaborating with the team to uphold Wayfair's commitment to superior service in a dynamic, high-volume distribution setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on warehouse equipment
• Repair and troubleshoot material handling systems to minimize downtime
• Support logistics operations by ensuring reliable asset functionality
• Maintain high standards for delivery speed and damage reduction
• Collaborate with distribution team to improve customer satisfaction
• Inspect and service conveyor systems, forklifts, and racking
• Drive operational efficiency in Wayfair's physical warehouses
• Respond to maintenance issues in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

• Driven and determined mindset
• Collaborative team player
• Thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Hard-working individual with strong work ethic
• Experience in warehouse maintenance or related field
• Ability to maintain high delivery standards
• Knowledge of logistics network operations
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and repeat business

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as Maintenance Mechanic in distribution centers
• Familiarity with asset-based warehouse systems
• Background in furniture or home goods logistics

Required Skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Equipment repair and maintenance
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Warehouse operations knowledge
• Logistics network understanding
• Fast-paced adaptability
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Customer-focused mindset
• Problem-solving under pressure
• Asset management in distribution
• Safety protocol adherence
• Technical repair skills
• Work ethic and determination

Benefits

• $38/hr competitive hourly pay
• Best-in-class customer experience environment
• Opportunity to join a growing logistics team
• Professional home in a thriving company
• Focus on speeding up deliveries and adding services
• Contribution to reducing damage and driving repeat business
• Part of Wayfair's expanding warehouse network
• Collaborative and fast-paced work culture

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.