Forklift Mechanic

Family Fare, LLC; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

SpartanNash in Bluefield, VA is seeking a Forklift Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on distribution center equipment and fixtures. You will retrieve down equipment, assist with safety inspections, and document work in maintenance systems while keeping operations running smoothly.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, basic tools, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Driver’s license required.
• Basic hand tools required.
• Hilo license preferred.
• 1-3 years of electrical, plumbing, carpentry and environmental experience preferred.
• Journeyman card is a plus.
• Food distribution/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Dependable attendance and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Repair and/or replace distribution center equipment and fixtures as necessary.
• Retrieve down equipment such as forklifts or pallet trucks and return to shop.
• Assist with facility safety, food safety, and code inspections.
• Ensure work is completed in a timely manner without interrupting operations.
• Utilize maintenance systems to document work and inventory.
• Maintain accurate inventory of facility assets and parts.
• Assist with facility security and asset protection.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Driver's License

High School Diploma

Basic hand tools

Hilo License

Electrical/Plumbing/Carpentry

Food distribution experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Square Rigger

Maintenance software

Job description

## Forklift MechanicApply: Bluefield, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: R90098As 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.Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!**Location:**2120 Falls Mills Road - Bluefield, Virginia 24605COMPENSATION: $22.00 - $27.00 depending on experienceSchedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm **Position Summary:**This role is responsible for the preventative maintenance and/or replacements of equipment, facilities and fixtures following defined procedures and processes. **Here is what you will do:*** Repair and/or replace distribution center equipment and fixtures as necessary (i.e., floors, ceiling, walls, doors, cabinets, light bulbs, plumbing, electrical, conveyor systems, motive power batteries and chargers, etc.)* Retrieve down equipment such as forklifts or pallet trucks and return to shop.* Assist with facility safety, food safety, and code inspections* Ensure work is completed in a timely manner while not interrupting operations (to extent possible), ensure work environment is kept clean and safe* Utilize maintenance systems such as Square Rigger/other software as appropriate to ensure accurate and timely documentation of work and inventory* Assist with maintaining accurate inventory of facility assets (including batteries, forklifts, and pallet jacks) as well as stock lists of critical spare parts and service supplies* Assist with maintenance of facility security, asset protection, and safety needs* Additional responsibilities as assigned **Here is what you will need:*** Driver’s License (Required)* High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED) (Required)* Basic hand tools (Required)* Hilo License (Preferred)* 1-3 years’ experience with a combination of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and environmental issues (Strongly preferred)* Journeyman Card is a plus* Previous food distribution/manufacturing experience (strongly preferred)* Basic computer skills* Good 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. **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 full shift hours as assignedAs 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.