Location: Rockford, IL
Company: Loves Travel Stops & Country Store
a lot of pride in making customers want to come back and your work makes a big difference. How You Will Fit In Win customers over by being friendly and impressing them with your care Always put the safety and happiness of your customers first Take ownership in helping to run the store, operating the point-of-sale system, assisting customers, providing general housekeeping, and facilities maintenance tasks Be a source for answers as customers ask for directions or need to locate something in the store Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some nights, weekends, or holidays Be reliable, accountable, and presentable Capability to do some light lifting, working up to 8-hour shifts and doing
light paperwork, including basic math.
Benefits That Can't Be Beat Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance Plans Flexible Scheduling Road to Success Program for career development On-the-job training Competitive pay (paid weekly) Team Member bonus program Holiday pay 401(k) with matching contributions Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Typical Physical Demands Regularly required to talk and hear Requires standing and walking, with some bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing Occasional lifting of up to 50lbs Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and ability to adjust focus Work Environment While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons.
Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc. Diversity Statement From the founding of Love’s, our leaders have been passionate about providing excellent customer experiences and helping our Team Members grow. We do both within a culture of respect and inclusion.
In order to sustain this culture, we will welcome individuals who are diverse in experiences, age, race, gender, interactionual orientation, religion and physical or mental ability. Also, we are committed to sustaining a professional working environment where ALL people feel respected. By doing these things we will cultivate diversity of thought and a spirit of innovation. Grow Far with Love's As a family-based company, we are committed to adhering to our values. Ensuring that each of our people has success is central to these values. The Road to Success Program offers leadership and management skills training.
If management is your path, we will help you get there. As a merit-based culture, we champion creative and valuable ideas and challenging work is not only recognized but rewarded. Whether you are looking for part-time work to supplement your income or to grow into a leadership role, with Love’s, all roads lead to success! Job Function(s): Retail Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we have provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.
” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes: Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert
Facilities/Maintenance jobs encompass roles focused on the upkeep and proper functioning of an organization's physical assets and environments. Responsibilities may include repairing infrastructure, conducting routine inspections, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining the aesthetic appeal of buildings or landscapes. These jobs often require technical knowledge, hands-on skills, a proactive attitude, and an eye for detail. Individuals in this field are essential for preserving the operational efficiency and longevity of facilities, thereby supporting the overall business continuity and employee well-being. These roles can vary from general maintenance technicians to specialized HVAC, electrical, or plumbing experts.
Facilities/Maintenance Jobs involve ensuring that buildings and their services meet the needs of the people that work in them. These roles are critical for the smooth operation of physical spaces, requiring maintenance of electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and general upkeep. Maintenance workers perform repairs and preventive maintenance to keep infrastructure in optimal condition. Key characteristics of these jobs include problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and a hands-on approach to ensure safety and functionality within a facility. These positions can range from custodial work to specialized technical maintenance, often necessitating a willingness to respond to emergencies and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
applicants who prioritize delivering high-quality results and take pride in their work. Responsibilities: Follow established protocol for Lockout/Tagout (L. O. T. O). Interpret arc flash/shock hazard labels and apply safety precautions. Operate and interpret multi-meter test instruments.
Understand facility power distribution. Proficiently use common hand tools. Interpret and apply information for proper installation, operation, and maintenance of production equipment. Familiarity with bearing types, applications, and installation procedures. Knowledge of confined fluid systems, associated components, and basic schematic interpretation. Understanding of centrifugal and positive displacement
pumps. Basic interpretation and utilization of assembly drawings for sub-assembly repair. Familiarity with integrated systems for fault-finding and repair facilitation.
Consistently practice safe work procedures. Join our team as an Entry-Level Maintenance Technician and contribute to maintaining our equipment while ensuring safety and quality at all times.
maintenance, ensuring timely delivery to minimize downtime. Manage first machine repair, from identifying parts to overseeing timely arrivals. Juggle 4-6 machines daily, efficiently handling unplanned maintenance while focusing on scheduled activities. Contribute to facility projects (helping hire contractors for facilities maintenance) , accounting for 10-20% of day-to-day tasks.
Collaborate with the maintenance engineer for technical guidance in procurement. Demonstrate mechanical aptitude for understanding machine tool parts. Engage in effective communication for smooth coordination with maintenance, facilities, and vendors. Requirements: Must-Haves: High school diploma or GED; no
degree required. 1+ years of experience in a similar buyer/purchasing role, preferably in maintenance or facilities. Inventory management experience. Proficiency in SAP and other computer tools/software.
Understanding of basic machine tool parts and components terminology. Nice-to-Haves: ERP-SAP experience. Experience in an industrial equipment building environment. Exposure to a machine shop environment. Knowledge of environmental or safety procedures. Experience working with contractors, facilities, and housekeeping. If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply now! Associated topics: automotive, calibrate, equipment, machine maintenance, maintenance, maintenance technician, malfunction, mechanical, millwright, repair
