Forklift Mechanic

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits package

Job summary

SpartanNash in Indianapolis, IN, is hiring a full-time maintenance technician for food distribution warehouses. The role focuses on preventative maintenance and non-routine repairs of material handling equipment, fixtures, and facilities.

Schedule is 6am-3pm, Mon–Fri, with a pay rate of $30–$32 per hour. You will perform corrective repairs, oversee replacements, manage inventory, and ensure safety standards across the distribution center.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of maintenance experience.
• Journeyman Card strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license; ability to read/understand manuals and diagrams.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repairs in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Assist with building maintenance and projects as needed.
• Manage and document work orders and inventory of parts and equipment.
• Ensure safety and code compliance through inspections and action plans.
• Oversee day-to-day department activities and process improvements.

Skills

Driver's License

High School Diploma

Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hilo License

Basic Hand Tools

Forklift Operation

Journeyman Card

Job description

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.

Location:

8735 E 33rd Street - Indianapolis, Indiana 46226-6528

Schedule: Mon-Fri (6am-3pm)

Earn: $30-$32 per hour

Perishable Warehouse Environment

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for preventative maintenance and non-routine corrective repair of material handling equipment (including forklift, pallet jackets, material handling equipment, etc.) and facilities/fixtures. Assists with basic building maintenance, mechanic guidance, and/or special projects as needed.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Conduct corrective repair, sometimes intensive, on material handling equipment (including batteries and chargers)
• Assist with and/or oversee repair and/or replacement of distribution center fixtures and equipment as needed
• Ensure facilities and equipment meet all safety and code requirements through preventative maintenance schedules, management of inspections, and creation of corrective action plans
• Ensure work across team is completed in a safe, clean, and timely manner while keeping business needs in mind.
• Oversees day-to-day departmental activities as appropriate/needed
• Ideate and maintain well defined processes for work orders/repairs and ordering of replacement items
• Manage accurate and timely inventory of facility assets (such as forklifts pallet jacks, and batteries) as well as other parts/equipment/service supplies.
• Utilize maintenance systems such as Square Rigger/other software as appropriate to ensure accurate and timely documentation of work and inventory
• Maintain facility appearance
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Driver’s License (Required)
• High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED) (Required)
• Computer proficiency, including ability to manage projects using computers and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent 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.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Basic hand tools (Required)
• Hilo License (Required)
• 5-10+ years of experience
• Journeyman Card (Strongly Preferred)
• Previous food distribution/manufacturing experience (strongly preferred)

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 8-10 hours shift as assigned. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

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: R90129