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? Join our growing Distribution team today.  

PURPOSE:

The maintenance associate will be responsible for the prompt repair and ongoing daily maintenance of all production equipment and building repairs.  They will coordinate activities with the operators to monitor and fix problems. Complete the installation, repair and upkeep of employer property, including machines, mechanical systems and assets. They will also ensure operator issues are addressed in a timely manner including the operation of safe and functionally sound equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Certifications/or Equivalent combination of education training and experience:

·       High School Diploma/GED and/or equivalent related experience. 

Experience:

·       At least three years of maintenance experience.

Knowledge:

·       Must have mechanical aptitude and good troubleshooting skills by use of listening and observing.

·       Knowledge of related computer applications

·       Excellent understanding of facility management procedures

Skills/ Abilities:

·       Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities

·       Strong problem-solving skills

·       Good communication skills

·       Able to use all related maintenance equipment

·       Flexible and adaptable to learning and understanding new technologies

·       Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:

Most work is performed typical warehouse conditions. During part of the workday the incumbent will be moving about the Distribution Center warehouse floor and potential hazards exist in regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, movement of tractors and trailers, etc.

·       Noise levels in all areas are within acceptable tolerance ranges for those specific work areas.

·       Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. 

·       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.