Forklift Mechanic

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is seeking a Warehouse Equipment Maintenance Tech in California. You will repair and maintain forklifts and other material handling equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and keep detailed records.

The role requires electrical, hydraulic, welding skills, and the ability to work with hand and power tools. The position involves troubleshooting, replacing defective parts, and ensuring equipment operates safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent related experience.
• AC/DC electrical knowledge required.
• Hydraulics knowledge required.
• Welding and power tools experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all material moving equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, dock forklifts).
• Diagnose problems with motors, drive brakes, electronics, and hydraulics.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment as needed.
• Inspect, replace, and test defective components and parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance programs on equipment.
• Identify and fix minor problems before they lead to breakdowns.
• Utilize proper hand and power tools.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and parts usage for inventory control.
• Communicate with supervisor about equipment changes or issues.
• Keep work area and equipment clean; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics

Welding

Power tools

Troubleshooting

Education

Trade school diploma

Tools

Scissor lifts

Electrical testing tools

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 Whole Foods Market and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on others' lives and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today.

Work Location:99 Freeway & Waterloo

Night Shift: 5:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Work Schedule: Sunday to Thursday

Overview:

Repairs and maintains various types of forklifts, including electric and propane-powered. Test forklift trucks to ensure repairs are completed correctly. Schedules and performs routine maintenance on all MHE listed above (electric jacks, electric reach trucks, electric dock forks).

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure proper maintenance of all material moving equipment, including sit-down fork, stand-up fork, dock fork, pallet jacks, and sanitation equipment.
• Diagnose problems related to motors, drive brakes, electronic, and hydraulic systems.
• Tear down, repair, and reassemble equipment.
• Inspect, remove, and replace defective components and/or parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance programs on equipment.
• Identify and correct minor problems before they develop into a breakdown.
• Use of appropriate power and hand tools.
• Keep accurate records of preventative maintenance and all other work performed.
• Keep accurate records of parts used for inventory control and orders with approvals, as required.
• Communicate with supervisor/manager daily regarding changes or problems with equipment.
• Clean work area/warehouse equipment
• Other duties as required by management.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED (preferred) or equivalent related experience
  Valid CDL.
• Must have own hand tools required for applicable areas (complete journeyman toolbox).
• Three to five years of trade school or equivalent material handling equipment maintenance experience.
• Must have electrical knowledge of AC/DC controls,
• Must have knowledge of hydraulics.
• Must have knowledge of welding and power tools.
• Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate scissor lifts.

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. - 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.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: 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.