Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Safety culture

Leadership

Job summary

US Foods in Lexington, SC is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to upkeep and repair warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts and highlifts. This role supports day and night operations to ensure efficient shipping and receiving of products.

The base rate is $24.00 per hour with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401K and life insurance. Schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 2:00pm to 10:30pm, with potential adjustments based on business needs and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent; additional mechanic training or trade school preferred.
• Minimum of six months' mechanic experience required.
• Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; basic math and ability to read/write and follow orders.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts) to ensure operations run smoothly.
• Review equipment reports, record repairs, and maintain a repair log.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain PM logs per policy.
• Follow safety guidelines including Lock Out/Tag Out and proper documentation.
• Maintain battery charging area and tools, ensure storage and security of equipment.
• May purchase tools locally to complete duties; perform light maintenance tasks as assigned.

Skills

Equipment repair

Read/write

Follow directions

Math basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school/mechanic training

Tools

Welding

Job description

We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career withUS Foods!

Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success.

US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation toindividuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions,please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at .

Youwill be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of theassistance needed and your contact information.

A member of our HR departmentwill return your call within two business days.

BASIC PURPOSE

Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of warehouse-related equipment (i.e.pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, batteries, etc). This keeps day and nightwarehouse operations functional to ensure efficient shipping and receiving ofproduct.

BECOME A US FOODS® MAINTENANCE MECHANIC!

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 $24.00 per hour.

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

Excellent local leadership.

Schedule is Sunday through Thursday 2:00pm-10:30pm.

* Days and hours subject to change based on business needs

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 isavailable for day and night warehouse operations.
• Review any equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates, recordactions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy.
• Perform PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment, and maintain PM log withproper documentation, per USF policy.
• Comply with all USF and government guidelines regarding safety when working onequipment (i.e. Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safework environment, etc.).
• Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and other equipmentcontained therein.
• Responsible for company tools and maintenance equipment used in performance ofjob duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, andsecurity of tool area.
• If authorized, may purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendorsto perform required duties.
• Performs light maintenance duties as assigned (i.e., replacement of light bulbs,painting, storage rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, basic drywalland concrete repairs, etc.).

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; additionalmechanic training or trade school degree preferred.

Related Experience: A minimum of six months previous mechanic experiencerequired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; able torepair and overhaul warehouse equipment; welding ability; able to read and writelegibly; 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 Occasionallye.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units
• 2. Climb/balance Occasionallye.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 applicable by law (for example:state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between$24.00/hour and $31.53/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.

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