Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

Join our team and supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our Warehouse associates serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products.

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. Clears snow
• Provide recommendation to repair or replace poorly functioning equipment
• Efficiently prioritize repair schedule to ensure an uninterrupted production schedule
• Conduct regular facilities inspections
• Aid in developing a preventive maintenance schedule
• Ensure an adequate inventory of necessary spare parts and materials is maintained
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Able to read and understand blueprints and technical reference manuals
• Knowledge of production functions
• Understanding of equipment operation and maintenance procedures
• Two years of on-the-job experience with electronics and mechanical equipment
• Machining and fabrication experience helpful
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work well independently
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Able to use various hand tools
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

Physical Environment

• Exposure to welding flash, fumes, oil/grease/dirt, solvents, excessive noise, and temperature variations from -15 to 100 Fahrenheit
• Stooping, kneeling, turning/twisting, and bending at waist

Benefits

UNFI offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• paid holidays and parental leave
• 401K Program
• medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance program
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account

Compensation

Starting pay $29.25 Weekly paychecks. Earlier pay, easier saving. Even is the money app that makes it happen.

Benefits

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), visit this link for Washington-specific paid time off details. Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs:

Equal Opportunity Employer

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process.