Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the upkeep and functionality of warehouse equipment. This full-time role involves preventative maintenance, repairing equipment, and working with minimal supervision. Benefits start on Day 1, including family health coverage and a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision for the whole family

401K and life insurance coverage

Benefits available starting Day 1

Qualifications

• Minimum six months previous mechanic experience required.
• Able to read and write legibly, able to follow orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment.
• Review equipment reports and maintain a repair log.
• Comply with safety guidelines when working on equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of equipment repair

Welding ability

Basic mathematical skills

Education

High School education or equivalent

Additional mechanic training or trade school degree

Job description

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Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 7AM - 4PM (Overtime as needed)
  
  

Our maintenance mechanics start at $30 plus overtime!

Benefits:

• All benefits are available starting Day 1!
• Medical, dental, vision for the whole family!
• 401K, life insurance coverage and more!
  
  

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and a history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and continuous improvement focus.

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.

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:

• SIT Occasionally
• STAND Frequently
• WALK Frequently
• DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment)
  
  

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
• 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
  
  

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
• 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
  
  

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• Push/pull Occasionally
  
  

e.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units

• Climb/balance Occasionally
  
  

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

• Stoop/squat Frequently
• Kneel/bend Occasionally
• Bend Frequently
• Reach above shoulder Occasionally
• Grasp objects Frequently
• Manipulate objects Frequently
• Twisting Occasionally
  
  

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 $30.00 and $31.00

As applicable this role will also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role 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.

• EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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