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About this Forklift Mechanic role at SpartanNash

SpartanNash · Onsite · Indianapolis, Indiana

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.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

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.

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How this Mechanic salary compares

This role pays $64,480/yr — in line with the typical range for Mechanic roles.

$49,920 median $68,307 $91,697

Typical range $57,200–$80,080/yr, from 3,669 comparable Mechanic listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Mechanic salary insights →

About SpartanNash

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is a leader in food solutions across the United States. Established in 1918, C&S had its start as a supplier to independent grocery stores. Today, the C&S family of companies — including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group, FreshKo Produce Services, The Davidson Specialty Food Group and SpartanNash — delivers innovative supply chain solutions, products and services to chain, independent and military customers from 60 distribution centers nationwide. C&S offers a comprehensive range of products for every aisle of the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods, including within our private label portfolio. C&S operates more than 200 corporate-run groc

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