Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to upkeep and repair warehouse equipment in Everett, WA. You will repair pallet jacks, highlifts and forklifts, review reports, perform preventative maintenance and keep logs to ensure smooth day and night operations.

Requirements include at least six months of mechanic experience, basic math and reading/writing skills, and ability to work with limited supervision. A high school diploma is preferred, with trade schooling welcomed.

Qualifications

• Six months of mechanic experience required.
• High school education or equivalent preferred; trade training welcome.
• Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; able to repair warehouse equipment.
• Welding ability.
• Read and write legibly; possess basic math skills.
• Able to work with little direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, etc.).
• Review equipment reports, record actions/repairs and maintain a repair log.
• Perform PMs on equipment and maintain PM logs with documentation.
• Comply with safety guidelines (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, etc.).
• Maintain battery-charging area, batteries and related equipment.
• Responsible for tools and maintenance equipment, including inventory and storage.
• May purchase tools and equipment from vendors as needed.
• Carry out light maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment repair

Welding

Reading & writing

Mathematical basics

Follow directions

Basic supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school training preferred

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEBASIC PURPOSEResponsible 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.Become A US FOODS Maintenance MechanicAdvance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.Schedule & LocationMonday- Friday | 7:30am – 4pm | Everett, WAESSENTIAL 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.)SUPERVISIONRELATIONSHIPSInternal: Warehouse personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnelExternal: Outside vendorsQUALIFICATIONSEducation/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 supervisionPhysical Requirements:JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:1. SIT Occasionally2. STAND Frequently3. WALK Frequently4. DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment)JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) NeverJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) NeverJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:1. Push/pull Occasionallye.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units2. Climb/balance Occasionallye.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector3. Stoop/squat Frequently4. Kneel/bend Occasionally5. Bend Frequently6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally7. Grasp objects Frequently8. Manipulate objects Frequently9. Twisting OccasionallyAbout US FOODSCompensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $28 and $40.As applicable, this role may 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.***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status******EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***