Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods, Inc.; Barataria (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Health, dental, vision

401(k) plan and ESPP

Paid parental leave

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to upkeep and repair warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and batteries.

The role ensures operations run smoothly for day and night shifts, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and a $25.00 per hour base pay. Benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and ESPP plans, life insurance, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• Minimum six months previous 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, etc.) to ensure machinery is available for day and night operations.
• Review equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates, log actions/repairs, and maintain a repair log per USF policy.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) on equipment and maintain PM logs with proper documentation.
• Comply with safety guidelines including Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, and safe work environment.
• Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and related equipment.
• Manage tools and maintenance equipment, including inventory, storage, and security of the tool area.
• Procure tools and equipment locally when authorized.
• Perform light maintenance tasks (bulbs, painting, racks, basic plumbing, drywall, etc.).

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Reading & writing

Basic math

Ability to work with little supervisor

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Mechanic training or trade school

Tools

Welding

Basic shop tools

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

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

Join Our Community of Food People!

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMPay: $25.00 per hour.Benefits: Effective on day one of employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, high-lifts, 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.
• 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.).

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

BENEFITS START DAY ONE

medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

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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 $25 per hour and $31 per hour.

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