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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 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!

Why Work for UNFI?

• Competitive Salary

• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

• 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, wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for living a healthy lifestyle!

POSITION PURPOSE:

The maintenance supervisor will be responsible for the prompt repair and ongoing daily maintenance of all production equipment. They will coordinate activities with the mechanics to monitor and troubleshoot problems. Responsible to 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 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct mechanics on all shifts, on the day’s priorities, and necessary changeovers

• Provide weekly feedback on new and in training mechanics with respect to on the job training, knowledge, ease of determining proper repair, and answering operators’ issues

• Train, and assist other mechanics on proper changeover techniques, troubleshooting, and repair

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operations, listening for problems

• Removes/replaces defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, power, and hand tools

• Performs preventative maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines by following diagrams, sketches, operations manual, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications

• Building and grounds maintenance to include lighting, cracks, painting and general repairs

• Direct, Train, and assist all shifts mechanics on proper changeover techniques, troubleshooting, and repair, maintenance and preventive maintenance and inspections

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operations, finding any problems, troubleshooting them and creating training materials

• Train, advise, and counsels associates and provide suggestions to improve performance and productivity

• Maintain, repair and assign repairs to building and offices as needed

• Maintain parts inventory, compare and purchase parts, tools and other maintenance items as needed

• All Maintenance Mechanic Level I & II responsibilities including other relevant job duties as required

• Maintains departmental SQF records, SQF logs, preventative maintenance logs and PIT files

• Tests and approves production machine operators tasks related to operating machines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• At least five years of maintenance supervisory experience required

• Must have mechanical aptitude and good troubleshooting skills by use of listening, seeing, and watching

• Knowledge of related computer applications

• Excellent understanding of facility management procedures

• Ability to supervise and lead a team of 3 to 5 mechanics

• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications: Word and Excel

• Able to use all related maintenance equipment

• Flexible and adaptable to learning and understanding new technologies

• This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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