Manufacturing Equipment Repair Specialist, Food Plant

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Upper Marlboro
Posted on: February 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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. The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the repairs, adjustments, preventative, and ongoing maintenance of the commercial kitchen equipment and structures in the metro food production facility. - 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. Qualifications: - 1-2 years of previous experience in maintenance within food production or manufacturing environment. The wage range for this position is $27.00-$45.50 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site: https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits. 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. Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.

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