Forklift Mechanic

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

2120 Falls Mills Road - Bluefield, Virginia 24605

COMPENSATION: $22.00 - $27.00 depending on experience

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for the preventative maintenance and/or replacements of equipment, facilities and fixtures following defined procedures and processes.

Here is what you will do:

• Repair and/or replace distribution center equipment and fixtures as necessary (i.e., floors, ceiling, walls, doors, cabinets, light bulbs, plumbing, electrical, conveyor systems, motive power batteries and chargers, etc.)

• Retrieve down equipment such as forklifts or pallet trucks and return to shop.

• Assist with facility safety, food safety, and code inspections

• Ensure work is completed in a timely manner while not interrupting operations (to extent possible), ensure work environment is kept clean and safe

• Utilize maintenance systems such as Square Rigger/other software as appropriate to ensure accurate and timely documentation of work and inventory

• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory of facility assets (including batteries, forklifts, and pallet jacks) as well as stock lists of critical spare parts and service supplies

• Assist with maintenance of facility security, asset protection, and safety needs

• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Here is what you will need:

• Driver's License (Required)

• High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED) (Required)

• Basic hand tools (Required)

• Hilo License (Preferred)

• 1-3 years' experience with a combination of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and environmental issues (Strongly preferred)

• Journeyman Card is a plus

• Previous food distribution/manufacturing experience (strongly preferred)

• Basic computer skills

• Good communication skills, written and verbal to communicate and/or document maintenance needs and status of projects.

• Must report for work regularly and on time, as scheduled.

• Must be able to take direction from supervisor(s) and works well with others.

• Must work well under pressure, and is able to organize and prioritize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.

• Must perform assigned tasks accurately and completely.

• Must be flexible and able to handle changes in work requirements productively.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must frequently sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls. Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed. While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Employees must be able to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for full shift hours as assigned

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

Company: SpartanNash

Job Area: Distribution

Job Family: Facilities

Job Type: Full time

Req ID: R90098