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 Whole Foods Market 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
Supervises and is responsible for the management of sanitation, building and equipment maintenance personnel, on all shifts to ensure the facility and equipment are maintained at the highest level of efficiency and sanitation.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Supervises Maintenance associates to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is of the highest quality.

• Supervises Sanitation associates to ensure that Company and government sanitation and pest control guidelines and regulations are consistently met within Company facilities and property.

• Interfaces with all department managers to keep informed of their equipment needs and maintenance requirements.

• Communicates with Risk Management, Construction and other corporate departments regarding equipment and facility maintenance and regulatory issues.

• Prepares quarterly and annual operating budget, capital expense budget, and conducts annual asset inventory count and audit.

• Effectively manages labor budget and other controllable costs.

• Works with outside sales representatives and inspectors.

• Maintains responsibility for pallet repair program.

• Effectively manages labor budget and other controllable costs.

• Complies with and maintains accurate records for all regulatory requirements and Company programs, policies and procedures.

• Plans, schedules, and completes projects for facility improvement per projections.

• Purchases parts and materials for maintenance purposes as required.

Job Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems required.

• Working knowledge of the computerized maintenance program to document and schedule all maintenance tasks and inventories.

• Possess good leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others. Must be able to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results. 

• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, powered industrial truck maintenance and repair, electrical system. · Have basic knowledge with reading and reviewing architectural plans. 

• Have basic knowledge of industrial sanitation programs, materials and cleaning methods. 

• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone. 

• Basic computer skills required and personal computer experience, with word processing and spreadsheet applications preferred. 

• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.