Facilities Maintenance Technician

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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.

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

Schedule

Tuesday- Saturday

8AM-3:30PM

40 hrs/wk

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 $28 to $32. 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:

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 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.)

SUPERVISION

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:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

1. SIT Occasionally
2. STAND Frequently
3. WALK Frequently
4. DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment)

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

1. Push/pull Occasionally
e.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units
2. Climb/balance Occasionally
e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector
3. Stoop/squat Frequently
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Frequently
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Frequently
8. Manipulate objects Frequently
9. Twisting Occasionally

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