Battery & Equipment Maintenance Technician

US Foods; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Maintenance Helper to safely perform light repairs on production and facility equipment. The role supports battery systems, MHE, and preventive maintenance to help meet site goals.

Schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 6am–2:30pm, with full safety practices and potential overtime and weekend hours. The ideal candidate has a High school diploma or GED and a willingness to learn, with strong attention to detail and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and be trained on MHE, battery systems, and facility maintenance.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions in English.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain co-worker relationships.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, charge, water, clean, and maintain forklift batteries and charging systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on battery-changing equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and safety systems.
• Park and charge production equipment at the start of each shift.
• Monitor battery and charger performance and identify issues requiring repair.
• Maintain battery maintenance records and perform basic battery testing.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the battery room and charging area.
• Repair and maintain two-wheel hand dollies and related equipment.
• Assist the maintenance team with light facility and equipment repairs.
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Willingness to learn

English communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Maintenance Helper to safely perform light repairs on production and facility equipment. The role supports battery systems, MHE, and preventive maintenance to help meet site goals.

Schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 6am–2:30pm, with full safety practices and potential overtime and weekend hours. The ideal candidate has a High school diploma or GED and a willingness to learn, with strong attention to detail and team collaboration.