Production Maintenance Technician

About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Pay Transparency:

The pay range is $26.25 to $39.38 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked), paid holidays (between 7-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

What you will be doing

The Production Maintenance Technician at the Central Fulfillment Center is responsible for all equipment support of the pharmacy fulfillment center. This involves working closely with the IT Specialist to ensure optimal conditions for production equipment as well as peripherals, i.e., printers, scanners, sensors, filling pods, conveyer belts and sorting machines. This will involve training and collaboration with the pharmacy automation vendor and sub-vendors who provide compressors, conveyors, and other equipment that support the production line. The Production Maintenance Technician would be troubleshooting, testing, and resolving equipment issues along with the vendor technicians. The role will also include site point-of-contact duties for a variety of maintenance tasks.

The position will be based in Ridgefield, WA. The role provides support for a production facility that operates Sunday-Friday on two shifts from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Flexibility will be required. A typical 40-hour workweek with occasional overtime is to be expected depending on production needs/maintenance project work.

Main responsibilities

• Act as site production maintenance point-of-contact for Vendor and Albertsons Technical Teams for the installation, configuration, routine maintenance, and ongoing usability of all equipment on site.

• Provide advanced support to maintain production equipment and maximize equipment up time and reliability. Trouble shoot and repair equipment in a timely manner to return equipment to full production capability. Partners with vendors to resolve issues as needed.

• Identify and research technical problems of varying complexity and follow through to resolution.

• Manage all equipment to ensure reliability, performance, security, and longevity, which includes installing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment.

• Perform minor maintenance tasks on site equipment, office furniture, etc. Will coordinate and partner with appropriate vendors/contractors to address more involved maintenance project work.

• Perform preventive maintenance work as needed.

• Maintain appropriate inventories of spare parts and manage warranties, as well as vendor preventative maintenance visits for all equipment at the site.

• Reports to the General Manager and collaborates with the IT Specialist to ensure an optimal, technical environment to support the production line.

• Create and manage a safe environment around equipment for the team - including fork truck operation and maintenance.

• Accurately log/document all issues and work efforts.

• Assist with the creation and maintenance of technical documents.

• Clean and maintain areas around sensitive equipment.

• Other duties as assigned concurrent with all applicable laws and regulations.

What we are searching for

• A technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced customer service environment.

• Mechanically inclined individual who enjoys supporting and troubleshooting technical issues.

• A strong work ethic, good attendance, and a positive attitude.

• Someone who is proud of their work and strives to achieve individual & team goals.

• Ability to communicate often and professionally with co-workers and vendors.

• Team-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated to work with minimal supervision.

• Professional image and proper grooming in production/industrial environment.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

• 1 year experience in a mechanical support role in a distribution center or production line environment.

• Preferred: 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience working on conveyor system, industrial maintenance, robotics, fork truck operation experience/certification

• Experience working with MS Office

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Occasional travel to other Central Fill sites for training or collaboration

What is it like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).