Day-Shift Maintenance Mechanic: Forklift & PM Expert

usfoods; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Montgomery, AL seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and preventative maintenance on warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, lifts and forklifts. The role requires maintaining logs, following safety protocols, and keeping tools and battery areas secure.

This on-site position offers a steady schedule, competitive hourly pay, and benefits in a fast-paced distribution environment. Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent and at least six months of

Qualifications

• Education: High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• 6 months minimum mechanic experience required.
• 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; able to work with little direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, high lifts, forklifts) to ensure availability for day and night operations.
• REQUIRED: Forklift maintenance and repair.
• Review equipment reports, log actions/repairs, and maintain a repair log.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document PM logs.
• Follow safety guidelines including Lock Out/Tag Out and proper documentation.
• Maintain battery charging area, batteries, and related equipment.
• Manage company tools and maintenance equipment inventory and storage.
• May purchase tools from local vendors if authorized.
• Perform light maintenance tasks (bulbs, painting, racks, light plumbing, repairs).

Skills

Equipment repair

Welding ability

Reading/writing

Basic math

Following orders

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

US Foods in Montgomery, AL seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and preventative maintenance on warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, lifts and forklifts. The role requires maintaining logs, following safety protocols, and keeping tools and battery areas secure.

This on-site position offers a steady schedule, competitive hourly pay, and benefits in a fast-paced distribution environment. Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent and at least six months of