Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Warehouse Equipment Technician to maintain and repair warehouse tools and machinery such as pallet jacks, highlifts, and forklifts in California. The role emphasizes safety, preventative maintenance, and accurate record-keeping to ensure continuous shipping and receiving operations.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, six months of mechanic experience, and welding ability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• At least 6 months of mechanic experience.
• Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; able to repair/overhaul warehouse equipment; welding ability; read/write; follow orders; basic math; work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, etc.) to keep day and night operations running.
• Review equipment reports from warehouse staff; log actions taken and maintain repair log.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) and document PM logs per policy.
• Follow safety guidelines (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, documentation).
• Maintain battery-charging area, batteries, and related equipment.
• Manage company tools and maintenance equipment; inventory control and secure storage.
• If needed, purchase tools and equipment locally to perform duties.
• Perform light maintenance tasks (bulbs, painting, rack repairs, light plumbing, etc.).

Skills

Equipment repair

Welding

Reading & writing

Math skills

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school 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.

Compensation

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 $26.00hr - $34.00hr. As applicable this role may also receive overtime compensation.

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.).

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

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
• 2. Climb/balance Occasionally e.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

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

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more. US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here. US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Know Your Rights Pay Transparency policy statement is available here US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866-960-5886. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.