Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

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

Starting Pay: $31.70 per hour

Schedule:

1st shift, with the ability to work either 5-8 hour days per week or 4-10 hour days per week

Union Pension and Benefits

What does it mean to be a part of the Equipment Maintenance Mechanic team?

In this role, you are responsible for all repairs and ongoing maintenance of the equipment and company vehicles that our associates operate daily. 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 inspections and assist in developing a preventative maintenance schedule. In this team, you work directly with all departments within the facility on any equipment maintenance needs that may arise.

• Provide recommendations to repair or replace poorly functioning equipment
• Efficiently prioritize repair schedule to ensure an uninterrupted production schedule
• Troubleshoot equipment problems to include brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems, detect imperfections, potential problems, safety issues and/or malfunctions
• Provide improvements required to ensure compliance with safety regulations to DC and safety team
• Ensure that department is appropriately stocked with parts and tools needed to perform their job
• Undertake actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc., on equipment for preventive maintenance purposes
• Replace broken or defective parts from stock parts and/or request replacement parts for major repairs
• Modify and test equipment to improve systems’ uptime and reliability
• Update and review daily maintenance requests
• Follow all safety policies and procedures strictly
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 2+ years of technical maintenance or related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• 1-2 years of on-the-job experience with electronics and mechanical equipment
• Machining and fabrication experience helpful
• 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
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

• 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. Ability to operate work related equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

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.

- M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.