Warehouse Equipment Maintenance Technician
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.
Schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday
8AM-3:30PM
40 hrs/wk
Compensation:
The expected base rate for this role is between $28 to $32. This role will also receive overtime compensation.
Benefits:
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.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, etc.) to ensure that adequate machinery is available for day and night warehouse operations.
• Review any equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintain 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:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit Occasionally
• Stand Frequently
• Walk Frequently
• Drive Occasionally (Test drives equipment)
• Lift: 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously
• Lift: 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
• Lift: 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
• Lift: 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
• Lift: Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
• Carry: 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently
• Carry: 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
• Carry: 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
• Carry: 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
• Push/pull Occasionally (e.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units)
• Climb/balance Occasionally (e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector)
• Stoop/squat Frequently
• Kneel/bend Occasionally
• Bend Frequently
• Reach above shoulder Occasionally
• Grasp objects Frequently
• Manipulate objects Frequently
• Twisting Occasionally

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