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Equipment Maintenance Tech I

Job Details

Job Ref:
161670
Location:
Sturtevant, WI 53177
Location Flexibility:
Onsite
Category:
Logistics and Warehouse
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Status:
Non-exempt
Pay Basis
Hourly
Pay Rate
$25.00

Who we are

UNFI is North America's premier food wholesaler delivering the widest variety of products to customer locations throughout North America including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, ecommerce retailers, and food service customers. Maintenance Technicians are vital to our organization; they work diligently with all warehouse personnel to build strong relationships and drive results. We are excited about the work we do and are looking for others who share the same drive and passion

Weekly paychecks and Early Access Option

  • Starting pay range - $25.00/HR

Full-time Schedule

  • Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2pm - 10:30PM

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
  • Paid Leave Time earned
  • Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, on-site grocery store, discounted child care services and a wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for living a healthy lifestyle

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 regulation to DC and safety team 
  • Ensure that department is appropriately stocked with part and tools needed to preform 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 tests equipment to improve systems uptime and reliability 
  • Updates and reviews daily maintenance logs 
  • Follows all safety policies and procedures strictly

Job Requirements 

  • 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

 Preferred Knowledge/Skills

  • 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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location

Company:
United Natural Foods 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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