Building Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods, Inc.; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a warehouse equipment technician to maintain and repair Crown material handling gear, ensuring continuous operations across shifts. Overtime and shift differential may apply; compensation depends on experience and education.

The role requires basic electrical, plumbing, and drywall skills, plus logging repairs and following safety procedures. Maximo is a plus and prior maintenance experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training encouraged.
• Minimum 1 year of mechanic experience required.
• Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; ability to read and write legibly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair warehouse equipment to ensure day/night operations.
• Review equipment reports and log repairs per policy.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document PM logs.
• Follow safety guidelines (Lock Out/Tag Out, safety documentation).
• Maintain battery charging area; test circuits with a multimeter; 120V/480V knowledge.
• Use tools safely and manage tool area; assist with light maintenance tasks.
• Maximo experience is a plus.

Skills

Welding ability

Math skills

Read/write

Ability to follow orders

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High School education or equivalent

Trade school / mechanic training

Tools

Maximo

Job description

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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.

Job Description

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 34.29/hour. (Will change after CBA negotiation)

This role will also receive overtime compensation and shift differential if applicable.

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.

Schedule: 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift based on seniority.

6am to 2:30pm

2pm to 10:30pm

10pm to 6:30am

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related Crown material handling 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. Must have experience with 120v circuits and 480v 3phase motor controls. Must know how to properly use a Multimeter for testing circuits. Must have some experience with basic plumbing, drywall, and painting.

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 with using Maximo is a plus.

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 1 year 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

1. Climb/balance Occasionally

e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector

1. Stoop/squat Frequently
2. Kneel/bend Occasionally
3. Bend Frequently
4. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
5. Grasp objects Frequently
6. Manipulate objects Frequently
7. Twisting Occasionally

***EOE — Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***