Maintenance Mechanic

BASIC PURPOSE

Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, batteries, etc). This keeps day and night warehouse operations functional to ensure efficient shipping and receiving of product.

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service industry?

This position will relocation to Aurora, IL by mid 2027.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

7:30AM- 3:30PM

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $35 and $37. This role will also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please :

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, etc.) to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night warehouse operations.

Review any equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy.

Perform PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment, and maintain PM log with proper documentation, per USF policy.

Comply with all USF and government guidelines regarding safety when working on equipment (i.e. Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safe work environment, etc.)

Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and other equipment contained therein.

Responsible for company tools and maintenance equipment used in performance of job duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, and security of tool area.

If authorized, may purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors to perform required duties.

Performs light maintenance duties as assigned (i.e., replacement of light bulbs, painting, storage rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, basic drywall and concrete repairs, etc.)

Internal:
Warehouse personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnel

External:
Outside vendors

Education/Training:
High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.

Related

Experience:

A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; able to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment; welding ability; able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); able to work with little direct supervision

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

e.g.:
Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units

e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector

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