Maintenance Helper

US Foods; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Overtime pay

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Maintenance Helper in Lexington, SC to safely perform light repairs on production and facility equipment. The role supports maintenance with basic PM tasks and battery area upkeep, with a Monday–Friday night schedule and potential overtime.

Base pay starts at $21/hour, with opportunities up to $24/hour depending on experience and location. The position offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and a strong safety culture, reflecting US Foods'

Qualifications

• Willing to learn materials handling equipment (MHE) and PM repairs.
• Must communicate in English and follow directions.
• Able to work Monday–Friday nights and overtime as needed.
• Demonstrated good attendance and punctuality.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Park and charge production equipment at shift start.
• Maintain cleanliness of the battery area.
• Water all production equipment batteries.
• Repair two-wheel hand dollies used in transportation.
• Support maintenance with light facility and equipment repairs.
• Handle other facility and material upkeep as assigned.

Skills

Willingness to learn

English communication

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

The maintenance helper position is responsible for safely performing duties to light repair on production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.

BECOME A US FOODS® MAINTENANCE HELPER!

LOCATED IN LEXINGTON, SC

Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry?

The expected base rate for this role is $21.00 per hour.

Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00pm-6:30am

• Days and hours subject to change based on business needs

Daily Duties:

• Park and charge production equipment at the start of the shift.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the battery area.
• Water all the production equipment batteries.
• Responsible repairing transportation two-wheel hand dollies.
• Responsible for supporting the maintenance team with light facility and equipment repairs.
• Other facility and material upkeep as assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

• Candidates must be willing to learn materials handling equipment (MHE) and facility PM service repairs and have a willingness to be trained.
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and respond to repair needs throughout the shift.
• Work with Operations management and other departments in a positive, productive manner.
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday nights (in most locations)
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays as needed.
• Must be able to communicate in English to receive and follow directions, interface with suppliers, and complete required paperwork for maintenance performed.
• Positive attitude, ability to work under pressure, and good attendance are required.
• Good organization skills, detail orientated for accuracy.

Experiences and Knowledge Required:

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Minimum 1-year experience preferred performing preventive maintenance or must be willing to be trained on MHE and PM repairs
• Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain co-worker relationships
• Ability to read and follow written instructions in English
• Ability to work varied shifts and a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Demonstrated ability to maintain good attendance and punctuality on the job

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of the job require standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and lifting. Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $21.00/hour and $24.00/hour.

As Applicable, This Role Will 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.

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