Forklift Mechanic

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash in Bluefield, VA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on DC equipment, facilities and fixtures. The role requires hands-on work across electrical, plumbing, carpentry and environmental issues, with a focus on keeping operations running smoothly.

You will diagnose, repair and replace components, document work using maintenance software, and coordinate with supervisors to prioritize tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Driver’s License required.
• Basic hand tools required.
• Hilo License preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience with electrical, plumbing, carpentry and environmental issues preferred.
• Journeyman Card is a plus.
• Previous food distribution/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and good written/verbal communication.
• Punctuality, reliability and ability to work with others.
• Adaptable to changing requirements and shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Repair and/or replace distribution center equipment and fixtures (floors, ceilings, walls, doors, cabinets, lighting, plumbing, electrical, conveyors).
• Retrieve down equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks) and return to shop.
• Assist with facility safety, food safety and code inspections.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment without interrupting operations.
• Document work and inventory using maintenance systems.
• Maintain asset inventories and stock lists for spare parts and services.
• Support with facility security and asset protection needs.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance tasks

Electrical work

Plumbing

Carpentry

Environmental issues

Good communication

Team coordination

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Hilo License (Preferred)

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

2120 Falls Mills Road - Bluefield, Virginia 24605

COMPENSATION: $22.00 - $27.00 depending on experience

Schedule: 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 assigned

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.

Job Type

Full time