Facility Maintenance

US Foods, Inc.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. in Garland, TX, is hiring a Warehouse Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair pallet jacks, forklifts, dock equipment, and refrigeration systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

The role supports day and night warehouse activities with a starting hourly pay of $31–$35 DOE and a schedule Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, with overtime as needed. Requires basic mechanic experience and OSHA awareness.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent preferred; mechanic training preferred.
• Six months' maintenance experience required or preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; welding ability; read/write; basic math; able to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on warehouse equipment and facility systems.
• Inspect and repair pallet jacks, forklifts, high lifts, batteries, and charging systems.
• Inspect dock doors, levelers, seals, and storage racks for safety and compliance.
• Monitor refrigeration temperatures and ensure food safety standards.
• Maintain maintenance records and coordinate with operations teams.
• Adhere to OSHA, LOTO procedures, and company safety policies.

Skills

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Welding

Reading/Writing

Mathematical skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma

Job description

## Facility MaintenanceApply: Garland TX: Full time: Posted Today: R283572ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEBASIC PURPOSE The Warehouse Maintenance Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of warehouse equipment and facility infrastructure, including pallet jacks, forklifts, high lifts, battery charging systems, dock doors, refrigeration equipment, and warehouse racking. This role ensures warehouse operations remain safe, compliant, and fully functional to support efficient shipping, receiving, and product storage across day and night operations.# **BECOME A US FOODS Maintenance Mechanic!** Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?Starting pay is $31 to $35 DOE Schedule M-F 7am-3:30am overtime as needed **US Foods** is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. **Join Our Community of Food People!**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on warehouse equipment, including electric pallet jacks, high lifts, forklifts, industrial batteries, and battery charging systems.* Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently while minimizing operational downtime.* Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and operational issues affecting warehouse equipment and facility systems.* Inspect, maintain, and repair dock doors, dock levelers, seals, and other loading dock equipment.* Monitor, inspect, and document refrigeration and freezer temperatures to ensure compliance with food safety and company standards.* Perform regular warehouse racking inspections and coordinate repairs for damaged or unsafe storage systems.* Review equipment repair requests submitted by warehouse associates, document repairs completed, and maintain maintenance and preventative maintenance records.* Maintain battery charging areas, batteries, and related equipment in a clean, organized, and safe condition.* Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and all company safety policies.* Maintain company tools, maintenance equipment, and parts inventory, ensuring proper storage, security, and safe operation.* Perform general facility maintenance, including lighting repairs, painting, minor plumbing, drywall repairs, concrete repairs, and storage rack repairs.* Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues and support continuous warehouse operations.* Work closely with warehouse management and operations teams to support efficient shipping, receiving, and storage of products.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 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: 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 2. Climb/balance Occasionally e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector 3. Stoop/squat Frequently 4. Kneel/bend Occasionally 5. Bend Frequently 6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally 7. Grasp objects Frequently 8. Manipulate objects Frequently 9. Twisting Occasionally 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 between $31-35 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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.