Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician looking to grow your career? Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you at our Olive Branch, MS facility!
As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining and supporting the daily operations of the facility. This position involves the maintenance, repair, and replacement of various components within the Appleton Group’s physical distribution center servicing building infrastructure and mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing and HVAC, pneumatic systems, conveyors, powered equipment and machinery.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Performs routine, repetitive daily inspection and maintenance vital to building exterior/interior.

• Assist and performs semi-skilled tasks of a general nature in connection with maintenance repair and construction tasks in the upkeep of Appleton Group.

• Assist with and performs installation, maintenance, forklift PMs, repair, and construction work in the basic building maintenance trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, locksmithing, carpeting, pneumatic, mechanics, and electrical work.

• Inspects properties and communicates with Property Management Group regarding proper groundskeeping and general cleanup and maintenance.

• Prepares and paints and woodwork and performs other types of refinish; installs or repairs carpet, performs custodial duties as required.

• Provides technical assistance regarding the quality and performance of machinery, conveyors, building and other facilities.

• Prioritizes and it maintains all tools, equipment, materials, owned by Appleton Group.

• Assist in the maintenance of all Appleton group owned for repairs on leased forklifts, batteries, and the like with various Vendors.

• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

• Collect data, establish facts, and develop solutions to problem solve

Who You Are:

You ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations. You get the most out of limited resources. You act with a clear sense of ownership. You readily address tough assignments. You accept assignments that broaden capabilities. You handle and manage crises well. You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish. You persist in the face of challenges and setbacks. You always keep the end insight and put in extra effort to meet deadlines.

For this Role, You Will Need:

• A minimum of 2 years of related experience in manufacturing distribution or similar industry

• Ability to stand, squat, bend, lift, push and pull for shift all product/carton weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to pass and maintain industrial power equipment certifications.

• Ability to perform basic carpentry, flooring, painting, exterior building work and minor plumbing.

• Good command of English, both written and oral communication.

• Basic tool / equipment maintenance experience

• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule which may including weekend assignments.

• Highly motivated self-starter and results driven individual with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Technical literacy, smartphones, computers (Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, and Excel).

• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• High School diploma

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in repair and troubleshooting of mechanical pneumatic hydraulic and basic electrical control systems.

• Certification or License from an Accredited Technical College

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We champion an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that phenomenal ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe complementary teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.