Maintenance Lead

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Industrial Maintenance Lead

Location : 630 John Handcock RD, Taunton, Massachusetts 02780-7380

Schedule : Monday- Friday 3:30 PM - Finish. Flexibility required for leadership

The backbone of any organization is a team that is dedicated to keeping things in order. Our valued maintenance teams keep things running, our business in motion, and our customers successful. As a maintenance lead with Gordon Food Service, you'll have the opportunity to designate and monitor work orders for hydraulics, electrical troubleshooting, HVAC systems, conveyor systems, building maintenance, cranes, hi-speed doors, and more. The lead is responsible for all preventative maintenance inspections as well. We have high standards for safety, stability, and training to ensure our people are safe and that our business is always running at top performance. We offer a clean organized parts room and we provide the heavier specialty tools; you just bring the basics. Be part of a skilled team that offers respect, expertise, and professional development!

Total Rewards at GFS

• Affordable benefits plans start day one!
• Weekly pay
• Wellness reimbursement
• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
• Emergency child and elder care
• 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here
• No travel required

Does this look like you?

• You must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• You'll be asked to do work in high places, freezing cold spaces, inside/outside, and anywhere within the building where you are needed
• Successful passing of drug screen and background check
• Able to lift/move up to 100 lbs during your shift
• Two years previous warehouse maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must have managerial skills with a technical background.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Electrical and mechanical ability required along with knowledge of computer operation and computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo
• Troubleshooting and analytical skills related to interpreting trend charts, calculation tables, and system related properties
• Strong computer skills including report writing and completion of inspection forms
• Self Management -Ability to manage schedule and workload and manage multiple projects and timelines in an efficient manner.
• Extensive knowledge of, and the ability to effectively work with, database software applications, hydraulics, electronics, electrical and mechanical servicing and repair.
• Extensive knowledge of, and ability to effectively work with, PLC, PC and other Microprocessors based controls systems.
• Extensive knowledge of, and the ability to effectively work with, automated material handling systems and controls and the relationships to Refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of Electrical Distribution systems as it pertains to refrigeration systems, automated material handling, facility distribution
• Must have a basic understanding of OSHA, EPA, EEOC and other related regulatory agencies and laws
• Employees in all warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the startup, movement, or approach of equipment ( including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations.

Equipment Tools & Technology

• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email and internet software applications.
• experience with a CMMS (computerized maximo maintenance system)
• Knowledge of building control systems
• Familiarity with hand and power tools required to maintain warehouse equipment and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with PIV equipment
• Powered Industrial Truck Operator training and certification must be completed upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• Knowledge of parts, inventory & storage

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.


All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.