Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do?
Job Overview:
Responsible for the prompt minor repairs and ongoing preventative maintenance of material handling equipment.
What does it mean to be a part of our Maintenance team?
In this role, you are responsible for all repairs and ongoing maintenance of the facility to include all equipment and company vehicles that our associates operate daily as well as maintaining the grounds and parking lot areas. You will maintain and order supplies/parts as needed while also providing recommendations to repair and replace equipment to ensure proper functioning. You will conduct regular facility inspections and assist in developing a preventative maintenance schedule. In this team, you work directly with all departments within the facility on any maintenance needs that may arise.
Company Benefits:
- Excellent benefits that include: Medical (HSA & FSA), Dental, Vision
- Life, Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance offerings
- 401K Savings plan with matching contributionOR union Pension
- Paid time off and Paid Holidays(Flexible Sick Time)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development programs
- Diversity Belonging Innovation Groups
- Safety Gear and Footwear Reimbursement or voucher
- Company picnics and celebration meals
- Career Advancement
Essential Function and Basic Duties
- Conduct regular facilities inspections.
- Maintain and repair facilities including basic plumbing and electrical systems.
- Maintain grounds, parking lots, and driveways. Clears snow.
- Assist in developing a preventive maintenance schedule.
- Ensure an adequate inventory of necessary spare parts and materials is maintained.
- Assist personnel as needed. Communicate regularly with personnel to ensure that repairs and maintenance needs are met and coordinated with production schedules.
- Keep management informed of areas activities and of significant concerns. Report major concerns or significant problems.
- Ensure work area is clean, secure and well maintained.
- Keep management informed of areas activities and of significant concerns.
- Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures.
Required Knowledge:
- Basic mechanical knowledge.
- Understanding of Safety guidelines
- Knowledge of production functions.
- Understanding of equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
- Ability to use power tools
- General repair knowledge
- Good Judgement is required as there are times when immediate supervision m
Experience Required:
- 1 year of on-the-job experience with electronics and mechanical equipment
- Machining and fabrication experience helpful
- mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work well independently
- Able to cooperate and communicate well with others
About UNFI: We are North America?s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more:Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI
Benefits: Competitive 401k, Competitive PTO plan, Health benefits
first of the month following 30 days of employment.