Maintenance Mechanic

Join Our Community of Food People!BASIC PURPOSEResponsible 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.# MAINTENANCE MECHANIC## BECOME A US FOODS(R) TEAM MEMBER!We help YOU make it!US FOODS(R) is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will help ensure warehouse equipment remains safe, operational, and available to support day and night warehouse operations.## Schedule**Tuesday through Saturday****2:00 PM - 10:30 PM**Schedule and hours may vary based on business needs. Overtime may be required.## Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Perform repairs and maintenance on warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, high lifts, forklifts, batteries, and related machinery.* Review equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates.* Document repairs and corrective actions and maintain repair logs according to US Foods policies.* Perform preventive maintenance on warehouse equipment and maintain accurate preventive-maintenance records.* Follow all US Foods and government safety requirements when working on equipment, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, placarding, required documentation, and maintaining a safe work environment.* Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries, chargers, and related equipment.* Maintain company tools and maintenance equipment, including inventory control, safe operation, proper storage, and security of the tool area.* Purchase tools, parts, or equipment from approved local vendors when authorized.* Perform light facility maintenance as assigned, including light-bulb replacement, painting, storage-rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, and basic drywall and concrete repairs.* Perform other duties as assigned.## Relationships**Internal:** Warehouse personnel, warehouse supervisors, Operations support, Maintenance, and Sanitation personnel**External:** Vendors and service providers## Work EnvironmentWork is performed in warehouse and maintenance environments and may include exposure to powered equipment, batteries, tools, varying temperatures, noise, and other operational conditions.## What You Bring to the Table### Education and Training* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.* Additional mechanical training or a trade-school degree preferred.### Related Experience* Minimum of six months of previous mechanic or equipment-maintenance experience required.### Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* Knowledge of warehouse equipment operation and repair.* Ability to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.* Welding ability preferred.* Ability to read and write legibly.* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.* Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.* Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision.* Strong attention to safety and detail.## Physical Requirements### Position Requires* Sitting: Occasionally* Standing: Frequently* Walking: Frequently* Driving: Occasionally, including testing equipment### Lifting Requirements* 1-10 lbs.: Continuously* 10-20 lbs.: Frequently* 25-50 lbs.: Occasionally* 50-100 lbs.: Occasionally* More than 100 lbs.: Never### Carrying Requirements* 1-10 lbs.: Frequently* 10-20 lbs.: Frequently* 25-50 lbs.: Occasionally* 50-100 lbs.: Occasionally* More than 100 lbs.: Never### Additional Physical Activities* Push/Pull: Occasionally, including boxes, pallet-jack control arms, hand tools, and drive units* Climb/Balance: Occasionally, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and order selectors* Stoop/Squat: Frequently* Kneel: Occasionally* Bend: Frequently* Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally* Grasp Objects: Frequently* Manipulate Objects: Frequently* Twist: Occasionally**\\*\\*\\*EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/****Age/Genetic Information****/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\\*\\*\\*** #J-18808-Ljbffr US Foods