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

Overview

Starting Pay: $30.20 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations to repair or replace poorly functioning equipment
• Efficiently prioritizes 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 part 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 request replacement parts for major repairs
• Modifies and tests equipment to improve systems’ uptime and reliability
• Updates and reviews daily maintenance requests
• Follows all safety policies and procedures strictly
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Requirements

• 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
  
  

Physical Environment

• 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.

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. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html 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 bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. 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.