Supervises daily maintenance and/or sanitation activities using the most efficient and economical ways of maintaining the equipment, minimizing down time and keeping warehouse operations running efficiently.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Facility Maintenance:
Supervises and trains maintenance associates and ensures that preventative maintenance procedures are in effect and are being performed on a timely basis.
Creates monitors, generates and closes planned maintenance and job tasks using the computerized maintenance program.
Facilitates inspections as necessary.
Verifies work orders to ensure that they are properly prepared and verify correct inventory procedures were followed.
Orders parts, supplies or tools to accomplish all jobs.
Sanitation:
Ensures that Company, Federal, State and Local guidelines and regulations regarding sanitation and pest control are met on a daily basis.
Implements and maintains control programs to ensure that facility is free of insects and rodents.
Supervises and trains sanitation associates.
Facilitates inspections as necessary.
Orders parts, supplies or tools to accomplish all jobs.
Monitors and maintains department accounts to ensure quarterly budgets are adhered to.
Coordinates with contracted landscape company for maintenance of grounds.
Administers recycling program.
Recommends new and replacement equipment to support department goals.
Job Requirements
Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High school degree required. College or trade school degree desirable, work experience in areas of refrigeration and electrical maintenance required. 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.
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.
Physical Environment
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.
Temperatures in the warehouse or back rooms may vary between -20 degrees to 70 degrees.
Noise levels in all areas are within acceptable tolerance ranges for those specific work areas.
Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
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.
