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Facility Attendant R1

Apply Now Location: 500 Groton Rd, Windsor, Connecticut, United States, 06095-1580; job id: R0000333539
job family: Distribution Center - Maintenance & Mechanics
schedule: Full time
Starting Hourly Rate $24.10 USD per hour

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

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Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.


A role in a Supply Chain Facility means being on the very front lines of getting products to the guest as fast as possible, a critical differentiator, and one of the most essential Logistics functions. You will reach beyond the bounds of your team to collaborate across the enterprise and find solutions to support the business. Whether it is through focusing on our regional or upstream distribution centers, import warehouses, or fulfillment and flow centers, you will have a chance to positively affect thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide, further differentiating Target from all the rest.

As a Facility Attendant 1, you will perform a wide variety of minor maintenance tasks in addition to all other duties as assigned pertaining to the general upkeep and maintenance of the Distribution Center. This includes, for example:

  • Support Maintenance Technicians in performing mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance throughout the facility, such as servicing and repair of hand tools and minor floor machines.
  • Act as a Qualified Electrical Assistant for electrical safety processes.
  • Support maintenance personnel in installation/removal of assorted items of equipment throughout the facility.
  • Evaluate and inspect the interior/exterior of the facility to determine general upkeep or repair requirements.
  • Change PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) batteries, perform preventative and corrective maintenance on batteries, keep battery equipment clean and painted, keep battery-changing records, and turn in records at shift end.
  • Complete maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting of Label Tec Printers
  • Operate hand and power tools such as drills, saws, sanders, grinders, pneumatic tools, and welders.
  • Construct or repair assets within the facility such as assembling furniture, building shelving or racks, and repairing workbenches utilizing skilled carpentry, welding, and fabrication as required.
  • Complete plumbing tasks such as installation or repairing of faucets and landscape sprinklers, clean stopped drains and clean sumps and drains as required.
  • Perform tasks such as painting and drywall repairs, concrete patching, or minor concrete replacement.
  • Assist in all duties related to the preventive maintenance programs, such as pest control, HVAC, and update records associated with these programs.
  • Remove cardboard bales from bailers, remove trash from buildings using large portable dumpsters, and keep building grounds in a neat and orderly manner.
  • Operate snow removal equipment to clean all walks, roads, and parking lots as assigned.
  • Drive Target owned vehicles to execute yard cleanup, respond to yard incidents, escort vendors, and pick up parts and materials as required.
  • Operate all power equipment in a safe manner, always use safe lifting techniques, and promptly assist in spill cleanup to avoid risk of accidents to team members throughout the facility.
  • Complete necessary paperwork or requisitions for materials as requested, keep daily work order logs for all work
  • Utilize handheld devices and mobile apps to create and close Work Orders with appropriate data (labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts used)
  • Follow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating safety hazards  

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. However, job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Physical Demands (must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

  • Lift and carry merchandise weighing up to 47 lbs. regularly, and up to 60 lbs. on an infrequent basis  
  • Move about within and around the site with great frequency (up to 10-12 hours per shift)
  • Work in various temperature-controlled environments including temperatures below freezing (Food Distribution Center only)
  • Work in conditions that may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces
  • Access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the ability to travel on conveyor crossovers and reach mezzanine platforms 
  • Have full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists, eye/hand coordination, feet (e.g., operating foot pedals), manual (e.g., picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)

About you:

  • Possess or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license
  • Work both independently and in a team environment
  • Effective communication skills
  • Accurately uses basic math skills
  • Able to be certified to operate all power equipment
  • Able to use maintenance tools; saws, drills, etc.
  • Able to read and comprehend labels, tickets, instructions, etc.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision and self-motivate

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Supply Chain Facility or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

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