Manufacturing Associate Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

INTRODUCTION

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do - it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.

This shift starts at 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the repairs, adjustments, preventative, and ongoing maintenance of the equipment and structures in the metro food production facility.

Responsibilities

• Implements preventative maintenance schedules and checklists for all equipment in the facility
• Logs and proactively communicates timeframes of maintenance items including repairs, preventative maintenance, and outside vendor schedules of equipment and facility repairs
• Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and determines appropriate repair strategies
• Assists with inventory management of maintenance supplies, parts, and tools
• Establishes and maintains logs of equipment routine maintenance and ensures appropriate vendor scheduling when needed
• Diagnoses, mentors, and trains Team Members in optimal use behaviors of equipment
• Ensures all work is performed promptly without disrupting the normal course of business for facility Team Members
• Adherence to all safety policies for equipment when maintaining or cleaning, including, but not limited to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
• Communicate and maintain building safety and security standards and follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines
• Uses common hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, saws, drills, wrenches, and hammers, as well as specialized equipment and electronic diagnostic testing devices
• Mentors, provides guidance, and demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of, and ensures compliance with, relevant regulatory rules and standards, including, but not limited to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), State Department of Agriculture, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Department of Labor, Health and Sanitation guidelines, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Weights and Measures
• Attends all applicable equipment and certification trainings
• Establishes and maintains collaborative and productive working relationships with stakeholders including customers, vendors, suppliers, Facility Leadership, Team Leaders, Team Members, and Store Support Teams

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 1-2 years of previous experience in maintenance within food production or manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret repair manuals, parts catalogues, blueprints, technical procedures, safety rules, operation/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Can diagnose and articulate equipment and repair needs to varying levels of key stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and concise manner to a varying level of key stakeholders
• Ability to make informed visual diagnoses of building damage and wear, developing and implementing plan for timely correction
• Demonstrated, advanced proficiency in the proper use of a dumpster, baler, forklift, box cutters, small power tools, hand tools, and other related equipment
• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations, supply change management, environmental health and safety
• Basic computer skills; proficiency in select Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); and ability to learn custom applications
• Ability to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and holidays as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently throughout the day
• Must adhere to company policies related to dress code, production standards, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
• Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing); 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
• May require use of ladders

The wage range for this position is $27.00-$45.50 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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