Maintenance Technician
US Foods
Warehouse Equipment Maintenance TechnicianJoin Our Community of Food People!
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.
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Schedule
Monday-Friday
Start: 8am-4:30pm
Payrate for this position starts at $30
Weekly Pay
Annual pay increases
Day One Medical, Dental, Vision.
401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! To review available benefits, please click here.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities
Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment (Crown electric 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.)
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.
Relationships: Internal: Warehouse personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnel
External: Outside vendors
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
Lift:
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
Carry:
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, fork lift, order selector)
Stoop/squat Frequently
Kneel/bend Occasionally
Bend Frequently
Reach above shoulder Occasionally
Grasp objects Frequently
Manipulate objects Frequently
Twisting Occasionally
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 $29.00 and $30.00.
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 click here.
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US Foods
About
Established in 1989, US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor in the U.S. Careers include logistics, warehouse workers, and sales roles. Fun fact: US Foods serves over 300,000 restaurants and ins...
