Maintenance Mechanic

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

BECOME A US FOODS® Maintenance Mechanic!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service industry? Starting pay is $25.75 to $37 DOE.

Schedule M-F 6am-2:30pm overtime as needed

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 to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night warehouse operations.
• Review equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates, record actions and repairs taken, and maintain a repair log per USF policy.
• Perform PMs (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment and maintain PM log with proper documentation per USF policy.
• Comply with all USF and government safety guidelines when working on equipment (e.g., Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safe work environment).
• Maintain and secure the battery‑charging area, batteries and other equipment contained therein.
• Maintain 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, purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors.
• Perform light maintenance duties as assigned (e.g., replacement of light bulbs, painting, storage rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, basic drywall and concrete repairs).

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:
  
  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; able to work with little direct supervision.

Job requires worker to:

• SIT Occasionally
• STAND Frequently
• WALK Frequently
• DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment)

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
• 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
• 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

• Push/pull Occasionally (e.g., boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units)
• Climb/balance Occasionally (e.g., equipment Pallet Jack, forklift, order selector)
• Stoop/squat Frequently
• Kneel/bend Occasionally
• Bend Frequently
• Reach above shoulder Occasionally
• Grasp objects Frequently
• Manipulate objects Frequently
• Twisting Occasionally

The expected base rate for this role is between $25.70 and $37.00.

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.

EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***