Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods, Inc.; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Equipment Technician to maintain and repair pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, batteries, and related gear. This role supports day and night warehouse operations and requires basic mechanical skills and a proactive safety mindset.

The position relocates to Aurora, IL by mid 2027 and offers a schedule of Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. Base pay ranges $35–$37 per hour with overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: High School 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; able to work with little direct supervision

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on warehouse equipment to ensure availability for day and night operations.
• Review equipment reports, record actions taken, and maintain a repair log per policy.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) and maintain PM log with proper documentation.
• Comply with safety guidelines (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, documentation).
• Maintain battery charging area, batteries and related equipment.
• Handle tools and equipment inventory, safe storage, and area security.
• Perform light maintenance tasks as assigned (bulbs, painting, racks, basic plumbing).

Skills

Equipment repair

Welding

Reading & writing

Math basics

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school/Mechanic training preferred

Job description

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.

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service industry?

This position will relocation to Aurora, IL by mid 2027.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

7:30AM- 3:30PM

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 $35 and $37. 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

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

1. Climb/balance Occasionally

e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector

1. Stoop/squat Frequently

2. Kneel/bend Occasionally

3. Bend Frequently

4. Reach above shoulder Occasionally

5. Grasp objects Frequently

6. Manipulate objects Frequently

7. Twisting Occasional

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