Material Handling Operator Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

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KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

The Building Maintenance Technician performs the basic and routine facilities maintenance, construction, and repair of all equipment, and facilities. This role follows the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to install, inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management systems. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values. 

• • Promotes a safe working environment for all employees, visitors, and partners. 
  • Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. 
  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation for all equipment, including asset tracking, maintenance tracking, and inspections. 
  • Collaborates with site leadership to maintain and repair equipment to minimize downtime, troubleshoot issues, and escalations. 
  • Collaborates with the Quality Assurance team. 
  • Complies with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Safe Quality Food (SQF), and regulatory policies and practices. 
  • Follows and enforces all health, safety, and environmental regulations. 
  • Maintains Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs), such as forklifts and pallet jacks. 
  • Diagnoses and resolves complex equipment and facilities issues with landlord. 
  • Serves as the primary contact for maintenance vendors and partners. 
  • Prioritizes work to minimize downtime, reduce waste, and manage cost.  
  • Collaborates with the Senior Manager, Facility to adapt to changes in production (e.g., increased demand, new products, changes in procedures.) 
  • Completes and documents all daily checklist items, including cleaning/sanitation. 
  • Trains employees on the safe operation of equipment as needed. 
  • Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on all facility and equipment needs. 
  • Maintains fleet vehicles. 
  • Maintains the appearance and upkeep of facilities within lease requirements. 
  • Other duties and projects as assigned. 

• • Strong mechanical aptitude required. 
  • Knowledge of food manufacturing equipment, including processing and packaging. 
  • Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and pneumatic systems. 
  • Fabrication and welding skills. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Must be able to read owner's manuals, blueprints, and other technical documents. 
  • Ability to utilize spreadsheets and databases to plan and track work. 
  • Strong initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision.  
  • Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operations and maintenance knowledge required. 
  • Knowledge of conveyor systems, safety equipment, and safety standards. 
  • Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team. 

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• • Three to five years of experience in a similar manufacturing and warehouse environment. 
  • High school diploma or GED required. 
  • Good Manufacturing Practices certification preferred. 
  • Experience working in a food manufacturing and warehousing environment. 
  • Experience working with fleet vehicles. 
  • Prior project and vendor management experience preferred. 
  • Electrician license preferred. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 be able to carry 20 pounds, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, climb, bend, and walk. May need to drive between stores as per assignment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to both a typical warehouse and manufacturing environment and all outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environments is low to high. 

• • Strong mechanical aptitude required. 
  • Knowledge of food manufacturing equipment, including processing and packaging. 
  • Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and pneumatic systems. 
  • Fabrication and welding skills. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Must be able to read owner's manuals, blueprints, and other technical documents. 
  • Ability to utilize spreadsheets and databases to plan and track work. 
  • Strong initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision.  
  • Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operations and maintenance knowledge required. 
  • Knowledge of conveyor systems, safety equipment, and safety standards. 
  • Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team. 

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• • Three to five years of experience in a similar manufacturing and warehouse environment. 
  • High school diploma or GED required. 
  • Good Manufacturing Practices certification preferred. 
  • Experience working in a food manufacturing and warehousing environment. 
  • Experience working with fleet vehicles. 
  • Prior project and vendor management experience preferred. 
  • Electrician license preferred. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 be able to carry 20 pounds, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, climb, bend, and walk. May need to drive between stores as per assignment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to both a typical warehouse and manufacturing environment and all outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environments is low to high.