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BASIC PURPOSEWe 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.
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will help ensure warehouse equipment remains safe, operational, and available to support day and night warehouse operations.
Tuesday through Saturday
2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Schedule and hours may vary based on business needs. Overtime may be required.
Perform repairs and maintenance on warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, high lifts, forklifts, batteries, and related machinery.
Review equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates.
Document repairs and corrective actions and maintain repair logs according to US Foods policies.
Perform preventive maintenance on warehouse equipment and maintain accurate preventive-maintenance records.
Follow all US Foods and government safety requirements when working on equipment, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, placarding, required documentation, and maintaining a safe work environment.
Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries, chargers, and related equipment.
Maintain company tools and maintenance equipment, including inventory control, safe operation, proper storage, and security of the tool area.
Purchase tools, parts, or equipment from approved local vendors when authorized.
Perform light facility maintenance as assigned, including light-bulb replacement, painting, storage-rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, and basic drywall and concrete repairs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Internal: Warehouse personnel, warehouse supervisors, Operations support, Maintenance, and Sanitation personnel
External: Vendors and service providers
Work is performed in warehouse and maintenance environments and may include exposure to powered equipment, batteries, tools, varying temperatures, noise, and other operational conditions.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Additional mechanical training or a trade-school degree preferred.
Minimum of six months of previous mechanic or equipment-maintenance experience required.
Knowledge of warehouse equipment operation and repair.
Ability to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.
Welding ability preferred.
Ability to read and write legibly.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision.
Strong attention to safety and detail.
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Driving: Occasionally, including testing equipment
1–10 lbs.: Continuously
10–20 lbs.: Frequently
25–50 lbs.: Occasionally
50–100 lbs.: Occasionally
More than 100 lbs.: Never
1–10 lbs.: Frequently
10–20 lbs.: Frequently
25–50 lbs.: Occasionally
50–100 lbs.: Occasionally
More than 100 lbs.: Never
Push/Pull: Occasionally, including boxes, pallet-jack control arms, hand tools, and drive units
Climb/Balance: Occasionally, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and order selectors
Stoop/Squat: Frequently
Kneel: Occasionally
Bend: Frequently
Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Grasp Objects: Frequently
Manipulate Objects: Frequently
Twist: Occasionally
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor in the United States. They provide a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other foodservice operators.