Equipment Maintenance Sr

About the Role

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician and become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada. You will be responsible for the prompt repair and ongoing maintenance of facilities, complex equipment, and company vehicles, ensuring safe and functionally sound operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair complex machinery, including conveyor systems, pick-to-light technology, scanners, shrink wrap machines, and box erectors.
• Repair and maintain PIT (forklift) equipment and perform battery changes.
• Provide recommendations for repairing or replacing poorly functioning equipment.
• Efficiently prioritize repair schedules to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Conduct regular facilities inspections and assist in developing a preventive maintenance schedule.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of necessary spare parts and materials.
• Assist personnel as needed and communicate regularly to ensure maintenance needs align with production schedules.
• Keep management informed of activities, significant concerns, or problems.
• Maintain grounds, clear parking lots, and ensure work areas are clean, secure, and well-maintained.
• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies.
• Maintain records of work performed and complete maintenance history logs.

Requirements

• Refrigeration Certification.
• Certified Material Handling Engineer or Mechanic ASE Certification.
• Understanding of safety guidelines and ability to read blueprints and technical reference manuals.
• Knowledge of production functions and equipment operation/maintenance procedures.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and ability to work well independently.
• Well-organized with strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with various hand tools.
• Good judgment, especially in situations where direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks with access to the Even app for earlier pay and savings.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Paid Leave Time earned.
• 401K with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site grocery store and wellness program with financial incentives for healthy living.
• Paid Time Off, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Life, accidental death/dismemberment, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account (eligibility requirements apply).

Pay

UNFI anticipates paying a competitive rate (or within a specified pay range) for this position, depending on factors such as education, experience, training, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.