Maintenance Mechanic
US Foods
Lexington, North Carolina
Posted 6 days ago
Qualifications
Education
High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- 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.)
Experience Requirements
Required
A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
6 years of experience
Benefits & Perks
Benefits Package
- health insurance
- pre-tax spending accounts
- retirement benefits
- paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability
- employee stock purchase plan
- life insurance
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Knowledge of equipment repair and operationable to repair and overhaul warehouse equipmentwelding ability
Soft Skills
able to read and write legiblyable to follow ordersbasic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)able to work with little direct supervision
Full Job Description
Warehouse Equipment Maintenance Technician
Join 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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:
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.
EOE: Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status
Join 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.
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.)
- 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: 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:
- JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
- SIT Occasionally
- STAND Frequently
- WALK Frequently
- DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment)
- JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO 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
- JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO 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
- JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
- 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
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.
EOE: Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status
How to Apply
US Foods
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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...
