Equipment Maintenance
About the role
Responsible for the prompt repair and ongoing maintenance of facilities, equipment, and company vehicles. Identify, monitor and troubleshoot problems. Keep records of work performed and complete maintenance history logs. Control and account for equipment. Ensure operation of safe and functional equipment. Maintain grounds and clears parking lots. Maintain and order supplies and parts as needed.
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.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair epoxy floor as needed
- Maintain racking – replace and move orange bars
- Maintain and repair facilities including basic plumbing (bathroom repairs) and electrical systems
- Maintain grounds, parking lots, and driveways; clear snow
- Provide recommendations to repair or replace poorly functioning equipment
- Efficiently prioritize repair schedule
- Conduct regular facilities inspections
- 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 repair and maintenance needs are met and coordinated with production schedules
- Keep management informed of areas activities and of significant concerns
- Report on major concerns or significant problems
- Ensure work area is clean, secure and well maintained
- Re-key locks
- Dock door/plate repair
- Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location
Requirements
- Understanding of safety guidelines
- Automation and conveyor system experience (highly preferred)
- VFD (Variable Frequency Drives) experience (highly preferred)
- PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) experience (highly preferred)
- Understanding of equipment operation and maintenance procedures
- Two years of on-the-job experience with electronics and mechanical equipment
- Machining and fabrication experience helpful
- Good judgment required; direct supervision may not be immediately available at times
Skills
- Excellent mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work well independently
- Able to cooperate and communicate well with others
- Well organized and attentive to detail
- Basic computer skills
- Able to use various hand tools
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in temperatures of -20°F up to 90°F at times
Benefits
- Weekly paychecks
- Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Paid time off for vacation and sick that starts accruing first day of work
- 6 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- 25% discounts on wholesale purchases
- Access to shop at associate Co-Op store
- Paid parental leave
- Life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account (subject to eligibility requirements and terms)
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), see Washington-specific paid time off details.
Pay
Starting pay: $27/hr. UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate for this position. Actual pay will depend on factors including education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Schedule
Sunday–Thursday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM