Assistant Manager Fleet and Facilities

Position : Fleet & Facilities Assistant Manager

Position Overview:

Kanbe’s Markets is seeking a reliable and skilled Fleet & Facilities Assistant Manager to join our team. The manager is responsible for assisting in the oversight of the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and safety compliance of Kanbe’s warehouse, fleet, and deployed equipment. This is an active, hands-on role with tasks and projects that may include the use of tools, equipment, heavy machinery and/or driving vehicles. Reporting directly to the Fleet & Facilities Manager, the ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to furthering Kanbe’s Markets mission and goals.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Warehouse Support

• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and work flow of designated warehouse spaces and property
• Respond to maintenance requests and projects as needed by Facilities & Fleet Manager
• Operation of equipment including: cardboard baler, forklift, electric pallet jack, power tools, etc.
• Project manage minor construction projects, in-house repairs, preventative maintenance, and organization of warehouse spaces
• Manage trash and recycling levels within the warehouse

Fleet & Equipment management

• Coordinate vehicle maintenance
• Perform routine fleet inspections and recordkeeping
• Coordinate partner store refrigeration equipment inspections, logistics, and repairs

Administrative Support

• Manage maintenance logs and filing systems, update asset management logs, co-manage facilities, fleet and equipment calendar

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to DOT (Department of Transportation), OSHA, and local safety codes across vehicles and facilities
• Maintain warehouse safety standards

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years of handyman work, facilities management, equipment maintenance, warehouse operations, janitorial work and/or vehicle maintenance experience
• Familiarity and aptitude with common hand tools, power tools, warehouse machinery (including but not limited to: pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, fork lift, balers, etc.)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks for an 8-hour shift.
• Valid Class E Driver’s Permit (or equivalent)
• Basic digital literacy skills including office, communication, and file management programs.
• Strong organizational abilities, problem-solving, and clear communication
• Creative problem solving skills particularly in construction or repair

Preferred Skills

• Aptitude for basic vehicle maintenance
• Proven experience driving vehicles up to 24’ in length.
• Electric Pallet Jack Certification
• Forklift Certification

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Complete a general background check.
• Negative drug test prior to employment.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with a history of safe driving.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting hourly rate: $22 - $25/hour (commensurate with experience).
• Full-time position with health insurance benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90 days of continuous employment

Impact Description

Within 1 month you will:

• Finish your orientation to the Kanbe’s mission, workflow, staff, current projects and get set up on all Kanbe’s systems
• Ride along with a delivery driver to see our community in person, see our coolers in operation and understand the daily lifecycle of the Kanbe’s operation
• Work a shift in the food sorting area learning about the Kanbe’s Redirection program
• Integrate into the warehouse daily operations, getting to know the facility and equipment
• Complete proficiency evaluation for driving Kanbe’s fleet vehicles

Within 3 months you will:

• Begin routine inspections of partner store equipment
• Respond to maintenance requests
• Attain electric pallet jack and forklift certifications
• Regularly service deployed equipment
• Review Facilities, Fleet and Equipment files
• Regularly update Facilities, Fleet and Equipment calendar

Kanbe’s Markets is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Apply Today:**Join Kanbe’s Markets and make a difference in our community by helping provide fresh, high-quality produce to those who need it most.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person