System Maintenance Mechanic

Why Work for KeHE?

Full-time Pay Range: $32.00/Hr. - $35.00/Hr. Shift Days: SU-TH, Shift Time: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM Benefits after 30 days Health/Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA), Supplemental life insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Paid sick time, Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD), Employee stock ownership (ESOP), Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

At KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll be embarking on a career that's moving forward. When you join KeHE, you're becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The System Maintenance Mechanic in our high-volume distribution center is accountable for the performance of timely and cost-effective maintenance of machinery and service/repair of conveyor equipment. The ideal candidate has experience in conveyor operation and electronic components that are in direct relation to the equipment.

Essential Functions

• Maintenance of machinery and conveyor equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Repairs and maintains machinery and conveyor equipment within the facility as required with minimal supervision and ensures minimal downtime of conveyor system
• Maintains company assets in a quality fashion through understanding of mechanical, electrical, and operational controls associated with the conveyor system
• Disassembles machinery and repairs broken part using both hand tools and power equipment
• Provides advice and guidance to other maintenance mechanics and respects the work of others
• Performs other maintenance repairs and duties in the facility that may not be conveyor related as assigned by management

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• Minimum of three (3+) years conveyor maintenance and repair experience
• Minimum of three (3+) electrical controls experience
• Ability to read blueprint and schematic diagrams
• Experience operating material handling and lift equipment
• Ability to work with outside contractors
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, quick environment
• Must be comfortable working with a computer

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• Electrical Journeyman License a plus
• Welding and fabrication skills a plus
• Highly motivated self-starter, able to work independently, and be a team player
• Detail oriented
• Positive attitude and energetic
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or shifts which can include overtime and weekends
• Ability to work at heights and in unusual positions
• Ability and willingness to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally
• Ability to travel to outside schooling if required

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 be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The associate is required to sit. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm. The associate is also exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise levels in the work environment are typically low to high.

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.