Maintenance Coordinator - Stock Yards

US Foods; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator for their Aurora, IL Stock Yards facility. This role is essential for planning and overseeing maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operations. The right candidate will coordinate internal teams and external vendors while maintaining compliance with all safety regulations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are necessary, alongside a proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year production and/or warehouse experience required, preferably in a food environment.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of programs such as Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all warehouse maintenance activities, including equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Create and update maintenance work orders, logs, and documentation for accountability.
• Communicate maintenance updates and equipment downtime to warehouse leadership.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service abilities

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork skills

Education

High school diploma or GED/equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

## Maintenance Coordinator - Stock YardsApplylocations: Aurora ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R280148ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!THE STOCK YARDS STORY We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment. The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and overseeing all maintenance activities within the warehouse to ensure safe, efficient and uninterrupted operations. This role serves as the primary point of contact for maintenance requests, preventive maintenance planning, vendor coordinator and facility upkeep. The Maintenance Coordinator ensures all equipment, building systems and infrastructure are properly maintained in compliance with company standards, safety regulations and operational requirements.1st shift**Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (OT)****Stock Yards Facility - Aurora, IL****ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES******* Serve as the central coordinator for all warehouse maintenance activities, including equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and facility improvements.* Create, manage, and update maintenance work orders, logs, and documentation to ensure accuracy and accountability.* Prioritize maintenance needs based on operational impact, safety requirements, and resource availability.* Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors/contractors to schedule repairs, inspections, and service activities.* Monitor and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and spare parts.* Ensure all maintenance work follows OSHA, company safety policies, and regulatory standards.* Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues, recommending corrective actions, and assisting with equipment lifecycle planning* Communicate maintenance updates, equipment downtime, and completion timelines to warehouse leadership and relevant stakeholders.* Other duties as assigned by manager.**SUPERVISION:** • N/A**RELATIONSHIPS** • Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with managers, employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner.**WORK ENVIRONMENT** • The work will take place at a desk in an office environment but will require work in normal production or warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** Related Experience/Requirements: • Minimum one-year production and/or warehouse experience required, preferably in a food environment.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Effective communication both verbally and in writing. • Excellent telephone and customer service ability. • Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail. • Basic computer skills with a good knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. • Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of limited scope. • Perform cross-functional activities, and work on a varying schedule. • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.Education • High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** • One-year clerical experience • Computer skills, data entry and word processing skillsCertifications/Training • N/A**PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS** • Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:*OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER**JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:*STAND CONTINUOUSLYWALK CONTINUOUSLYDRIVE VEHICLE N/ASIT FREQUENTLY*LIFT* 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A*CARRY* 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/APUSH/PULL \*1 FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE \*2 FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLYKNEEL FREQUENTLYBEND FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLYTWIST FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS \*3 FREQUENTLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS \*4 FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY \*5 CONTINUOUSLY1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift) 2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer t1o cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs) 3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel) 4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps) 5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.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.Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between$17 - $27**\*\*\*EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/****Age/Genetic Information****/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\*\*\***