Maintenance and Facility Coordinator

The Maintenance and Facility Logistics Coordinator reports directly to the Vice President and is a key member of the leadership team. This role ensures efficient facility operations, equipment maintenance, and seamless logistics management to maintain our high-quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who takes initiative, communicates effectively, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Facility Management & Maintenance

• Oversee all facility operations, ensuring the upkeep of the warehouse, refrigeration units, and overall infrastructure.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program for equipment and facility systems.
• Maintain detailed logs of maintenance records, repairs, and equipment servicing.
• Identify and resolve facility and equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Source and order parts for repairs and replacements, ensuring all equipment remains in optimal working condition.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for facility repairs, maintenance, and upgrades; obtain quotes and present options to leadership for approval.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in all facility-related tasks.

Logistics, Shipping & Receiving

• Oversee the movement of products and inventory, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective transportation.
• Manage loading and unloading of trucks, ensuring accurate tracking of incoming and outgoing inventory.

Ensure ingredients and finished products are transported efficiently from offsite locations.

• Implement inventory organization strategies, including FIFO (First In, First Out) for ingredient management.
• Maintain and schedule repairs for company vehicles (delivery trucks, forklifts) to ensure safe operation.
• Assist with picking up supplies and delivering products as needed to support production schedules.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align facility and logistics operations withcompany goals.
• Serve as an ambassador for company policies and culture, promoting clear and positive communication across departments.
• Contribute to budget planning and cost analysis for facility-related expenses.
• Support the Senior Production and Packaging Manager in achieving daily and weekly production goals.
• Act as a role model for professionalism and effective problem-solving, fostering a positive, supportive work environment.

Key Characteristics

• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, small-business environment.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong team player who fosters collaboration and builds strong relationships.
• Trustworthy and reliable, with a high degree of integrity.
• Proactive problem-solver with a focus on efficiency and operational success.
• Growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, eager to contribute to an employee-owned business.

Certifications & Requirements

• Forklift Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Clean driving record (ability to drive a box truck when needed).

Mother Nature's Granola s is now employee owned! We have always had a commitment to the wholesale market, it has proven to be the mainstay of our business. Other than a small percentage of sales from our manufacturing facility in Yucaipa, CA, we have a very loyal following of people who travel to our facility to buy our granola retail direct from us. For convenience, we decided to make our granola available to everyone online in 2 pound packages.

Pay: $20 / hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Profit sharing

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site