Warehouse Equipment Maintenance

Overview

What does it mean to be a part of our Maintenance team? 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.

We have two areas of focus within our maintenance teams, which are building and equipment maintenance. The building maintenance team is responsible for repairing and ongoing maintenance of the facility. You will conduct regular facility inspections and assist in developing a preventative maintenance schedule. The equipment maintenance team repairs and maintains all equipment that our associates operate daily. You will maintain and order supplies/parts while providing recommendations to repair and replace equipment.

Responsible for the prompt minor repairs and ongoing preventative maintenance of material handling equipment.

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

Other duties as required.

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

Experience:

• 1-2 years of on-the-job experience with electronics and mechanical equipment
• Machining and fabrication experience helpful

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 37-90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation
• Ability to do repetitive 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

Onsite Role:
This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office.

Travel (minor):
This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO plan, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role.

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington),  for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs:
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, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective…