Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Distribution is our expertise, but people are our focus. At Pet Food Experts, we invest in the relationships that build businesses, support people and grow our industry. With a thoughtful approach to creating deep, long-lasting value, we put people at the center of everything we do. Because we know that when we do right by people, we ultimately do right by pets!

Full Time Employee Benefits & Perks:

• No scheduled weekends!
• Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401(k)
• Safety Footwear Reimbursement
• Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./week
• Pet Perks Employee discount on pet food & supplies
• 6 Paid Holidays, including 1 floating holiday
• Vacation accrual up to 88 hours (11 days) annually, paid sick time

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 10am - 6:30pm

COMPENSATION: $19.57

POSITION SUMMARY
The Facilities & Equipment Maintenance Associate is responsible for performing routine scheduled facility cleaning and maintenance, including but not limited to: trash collection, sweeping, dusting, washing floors/dump bin/shelves/barrels/balers, restroom cleaning, charging equipment, loading and sorting pallets, baling cardboard and assisting with pest control programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the facility by supporting each department with sanitation and cleanliness needs
• Perform duties on the Master Cleaning Schedule for daily, monthly, annual and “as needed” tasks
• Adhere to food safety and quality assurance policies and procedures
• Complete cleaning schedule logs and equipment checklists
• Perform minor repairs to some equipment, as well as light warehouse maintenance
• Receive and perform additional cleaning/leveling assignments as necessary
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform functions, accountabilities and supporting activities while complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations including GMP guidelines
• Lifts 30-40 lbs frequently

• Candidate must have the ability to read, write and understand English
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and good time-management with the ability to multi-task and follow up
• Work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment
• Some working knowledge of GMPs, food defense, pest control and food safety preferred
• Candidate must have reliable transportation, flexible schedule, solid attendance and a positive, professional attitude
• High School Education or equivalent
• Experience operating warehouse equipment (forklift, ride-on pallet jack), preferred
• Food industry and audit experience a plus

*Any offers of employment are contingent upon passing a required background check

Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.