General Maintenance

Job description

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between.

Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do?

Job Overview

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

Company Benefits

• Excellent benefits that include: Medical (HSA & FSA), Dental, Vision
• Life, Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance offerings - 401K Savings plan with matching contribution OR union Pension
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays (Flexible Sick Time)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development programs
• Diversity Belonging Innovation Groups
• Safety Gear and Footwear Reimbursement or voucher
• Company picnics and celebration meals
• Career Advancement Essential Function and

Basic Duties

• Conduct regular facilities inspections.
• Maintain and repair facilities including basic plumbing and electrical systems.
• Maintain grounds, parking lots, and driveways. Clears snow.
• Assist in developing a preventive maintenance schedule.
• Ensure an adequate inventory of necessary spare parts and materials is maintained.
• Assist personnel as needed. 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.
• Keep management informed of areas activities and of significant concerns.
• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge

• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Knowledge of production functions.
• Understanding of equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to use power tools
• General repair knowledge
• Good Judgement is required as there are times when immediate supervision m Experience Required: - 1 year of on-the-job experience with electronics and mechanical equipment
• Machining and fabrication experience helpful - mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work well independently
• Able to cooperate and communicate well with others

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 Benefits: Competitive 401k, Competitive PTO plan, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment. 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.

• 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 .