Maintenance Mechanic

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COME WORK FOR US FOODS®!

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

We help YOU make it! 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.  

Benefits can include medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership, and great place to work!

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm onsite

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Crown Technician/Maintenance/Mechanical Certification highly preferred
• Yale-Hyster Technician/Maintenance/Mechanical Certification highly preferred
• High School education or equivalent preferred;
• Additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
• 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
• Ability to occasional lifting up to 100lbs

Why US Foods

US Foods®  helps our customers Make It, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates.

Our Warehouse Team Members prepare the orders that sustain our business, instilling and reinforcing safety above all else. We team up to deliver accurate and damage-free orders. At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our warehouse team make it! We are committed to compensation and benefits that respect and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work.

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 $30 and $35.

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 click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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