About Quirch Foods

In business for over 50 years, Quirch Foods is a global distributor and exporter of fresh and frozen food products with a unique focus on ethnic cultures. We service our customers from 5 distribution centers strategically located in the United States. We have consistently been ranked among the top 50 exporters in the US and are one of the largest importers of seafood. Our customers include independent grocers, chain supermarkets, foodservice distributors, cruise lines, restaurants and food processors/manufacturers. We have an extensive product list with over 8,000 SKU's and carry niche brands such as Panamei, Mambo and Chiquita along with national brands like Tyson, IBP, Excel, JBS, Iowa Premium, Smithfield, Dietz & Watson, along with many others. We are headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Quirch is a portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners, a leading mid-market private equity fund based in New York City, which partnered with the Executive Team to capitalize on Quirch Foods’ record of excellence and to grow it decisively beyond its current business.

Position Summary:

Quirch Foods is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our Warehouse team. This employee is responsible for, among other things, managing and overseeing all installation and upkeep within the company’s facilities. Additionally, the maintenance supervisor is responsible for establishing inspection processes for review by internal and/or external agencies, as well as implementing preventive maintenance programs to be used within the facility.

Essential duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify areas for improvement and assign workers to take care of issues
• Develop maintenance schedules and enforce them among maintenance staff
• Respond to emergency calls for maintenance
• Perform administrative tasks as required
• Delegate tasks to meet maintenance schedule and satisfy employer needs
• Ability to clean, paint, operate electric tools, repair, and install things for the warehouse- as would any other maintenance associate
• Supervise and lead all maintenance operations and processes
• Develop and track annual budget for the maintenance department
• Ensure that all machinery is maintained and at working standards
• Regularly inspect the facility to detect and resolve problems as early as possible
• Develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers
• Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective maintenance
• Account for all tools, materials, and relative equipment- place orders for new supplies as needed
• Work safely in accordance with company safety rules and procedures at all times

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Two years of experience in a related field preferred
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques common to the painting trade
• Previous managerial experience is preferred
• Knowledge and skill in hazardous materials handling, application, and disposal
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Knowledge of washing and cleaning in a cold warehouse environment
• Strong knowledge of the facilities’ machines and equipment
• Excellent leadership and organizational abilities
• Basic knowledge of computers

Benefits you will enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan
• 401K savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time off
• Employee Discounts

Quirch Foods is a diverse family of companies on a quest to seek and source environmentally conscious and sustainable food products to our customers . Works with the leadership team and appropriate team members to encourage and support organizational sustainability efforts.

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you feel comfortable working in a cold environment for extended periods of time?

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
• Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)
• HVAC: 1 year (Required)
• Ammonia refrigeration: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person