Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods, Inc.; Lacombe (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is hiring for a maintenance role to upkeep pallet jacks, forklifts and related equipment. The position runs Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM with a starting pay of $25.00 per hour and benefits effective on day one.

Responsibilities include repairing and maintaining warehouse machinery, reviewing repair logs, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance across all equipment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• Six months of mechanic experience required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain warehouse equipment to ensure availability for day and night operations.
• Review equipment reports, log actions and repairs per policy.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain PM logs.
• Follow safety guidelines (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, documentation).
• Maintain battery-charging area and batteries.
• Manage tools and maintenance equipment, inventory, storage and security.
• May purchase tools locally as authorized.
• Perform light maintenance (bulbs, painting, racks, light plumbing, repairs).

Skills

Equipment repair

Equipment operation

Welding

Literacy

Follow instructions

Basic math

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Mechanic training

Trade school degree

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

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.

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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