Maintenance Mechanic

Become A Us Foods Maintenance Mechanic!

Located in Lexington, SC, ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry?

The expected base rate for this role is $24.00 per hour.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.

Schedule is Sunday through Thursday 2:00pm-10:30pm.

* Days and hours subject to change based on business needs

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.)

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:
• Sit Occasionally
• Stand Frequently
• Walk Frequently
• Drive Occasionally (Test drives equipment)
• 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

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