Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods, Inc.; Gray Summit (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Equipment Maintenance Technician to uphold and repair pallet jacks, forklifts, batteries, and related gear, ensuring continuous operations in a busy warehouse environment.

This role involves reviewing repair logs, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining safety standards on site. Benefits start on day one; pay starts at $25 per hour, with the potential to earn up to $31 per hour based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• Minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
• 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 necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, high-lifts, forklifts, etc.) to ensure equipment availability for day and night operations.
• Review equipment reports submitted by warehouse staff, log actions taken, and maintain repair logs per policy.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on equipment and document PM logs per policy.
• Follow safety guidelines (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, safe work environment) and maintain a safe work area.
• Maintain battery charging area, batteries, and related equipment; secure tool area and inventory.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Basic math skills

Reading/writing

Ability to follow orders

Education

High School education or equivalent

Trade school/mechanic training preferred

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC 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.

Job Description Join Our Community of Food People!

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMPay: $25.00 per hour.Benefits: Effective on day one of employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

BENEFITS START DAY ONE:

medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

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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 $25 per hour and $31 per hour.

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