Equipment Maintenance II

About the role

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations to repair or replace poorly functioning equipment (10%)
• Efficiently prioritize repair schedule to ensure an uninterrupted production schedule (10%)
• Troubleshoot equipment problems to include brake, electrical and hydraulic systems, detect imperfections, potential problems, safety issues and/or malfunctions. (10%)
• Provide improvements required to ensure compliance to safety regulations to DC and safety team (10%)
• Ensure that department is appropriately stocked with part and tools needed to perform their job (10%)
• Undertakes actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc, on equipment for preventive maintenance purposes (10%)
• Replace broken or defective parts from stock parts and/or order replacement parts for major repairs (10%)
• Modify and test equipment to improve systems uptime and reliability (10%)
• Updates and reviews daily maintenance logs (10%)
• Follows all safety policies and procedures strictly (10%)

Job Requirements

• Education/ Certifications/or Equivalent combination of education training and experience: 2-3 years of technical maintenance or related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Able to read and understand blueprints and technical reference manuals.
• Understanding of equipment operation and maintenance procedures
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work well independently

Physical Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.

Recognition and Growth

• Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more
• Full-time employment opportunity

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Vacation
• Growth and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all.

Contact Information

• Compensation: UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
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Company Information

• UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
• UNFI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the application and hiring process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at jobs@unfi.com.

Legal Compliance

• UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
• This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.