Warehouse Sanitation Supervisor

UNFI; Chesterfield (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Growth and professional development

Recognition for great work, company/py

Full-time employment opportunity

Job summary

UNFI is seeking a facilities supervisor to oversee building operations, safety, and maintenance, ensuring efficient performance and timely snow removal when needed. This role involves coordinating with external clients and internal departments to uphold high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of related experience, an associate degree or equivalent, and strong skills in budgeting, communications, and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of related computer applications.
• Excellent understanding of facility management procedures.
• Knowledge of budgeting, service contracts, and leasing agreements.
• One to three years of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicate with external clients, customers, contractors, and officials.
• Oversee maintenance functions and ensure timely completion.
• Initiate and negotiate bids with contractors.
• Monitor equipment, facilities, and personnel utilization.
• Ensure safety policy compliance and HACCP/SQF alignment where applicable.
• Train and mentor staff; conduct performance reviews as assigned.

Skills

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Maintenance equipment operation

Math skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today.

• Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Vacation
• Growth and professional development opportunities.
• Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more.
• Full-time employment opportunity

Position Purpose

Responsible for supervising the vendors/staff that ensure that the building and grounds are operating efficiently. Ensures that the facility is maintained at a high level, snow removal is performed in a timely manner when needed, and cleanliness and safety standards are upheld. May maintains departmental records, logs, and files, answers and directs telephone calls and questions.

Essential Functions & Basic Duties

• Responsible for effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with external clients, customers, contractors, and officials.
• Responsible for the efficient, timely, and accurate completion of facility maintenance functions.
• Initiates and negotiates bids with contractors.
• Monitors utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
• Monitors all engineering operations for compliance with established safety policies and regulations.
• Trains, advises, and counsels employees and provides suggestions to improve performance and productivity.
• Conducts performance appraisals as assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with Company personnel and management.
• Works closely with other departments to maintain schedules and implement changes and revisions in operational procedures.
• Assists in OSHA reviews as requested
• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location
• May maintain budgets and future estimates for individual projects.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Associate's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of related computer applications.
• Excellent understanding of facility management procedures.
• Knowledge of budgeting, service contracts, and leasing agreements.

Experience Required

• One to three years of related experience preferred

Skills/Abilities

• Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Good communications skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications: Word and Excel.
• Good math skills.
• Able to use all related maintenance equipment.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• paid holidays and parental leave
• 401K Program
• medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance program
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.