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Senior Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

Job Details

Job Ref:
159593
Location:
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Location Flexibility:
Onsite
Category:
Logistics and Warehouse
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Status:
Non-exempt
Pay Basis
Hourly
Pay Rate
$31.00

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.

  • Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Vacation
  • Growth and professional development opportunities
  • Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more
  • Full-time employment opportunity

Purpose:

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

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 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 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 order replacement parts for major repairs.
  • Modifies and tests equipment to improve systems uptime and reliability.
  • Updates and reviews daily maintenance logs.
  • Follows all safety policies and procedures strictly.
  • Performs other relevant job duties as required.

Job Requirements: 

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

  • High School Diploma/GED and/or equivalent related 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/ 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.

Physical Environment / Demands:

  • 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Company:
UNFI Wholesale Inc.

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), Click HERE 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.

Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.

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.

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