Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Strong safety culture

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to upkeep warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, highlifts, and forklifts, ensuring day and night operations run smoothly. Base pay starts at $24.00 per hour, with opportunities up to $31.53 depending on experience, location, and business needs.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, and life insurance, reflecting a strong safety culture. Schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 2:00pm-10:30pm, with potential changes based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent; mechanic training preferred.
• At least six months of mechanic experience.
• Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; welding ability; able to read/write; follow orders; basic math; capable of working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts).
• Review equipment reports, record actions/repairs, and maintain a repair log.

Skills

Equipment repair

Welding

Math skills

Reading & writing

Follow orders

Self-supervised

Education

High School diploma

Trade school / mechanic training

Job description

We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career withUS Foods!

Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success.

US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation toindividuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions,please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at .

Youwill be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of theassistance needed and your contact information.

A member of our HR departmentwill return your call within two business days.

BASIC PURPOSE

Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of warehouse-related equipment (i.e.pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, batteries, etc). This keeps day and nightwarehouse operations functional to ensure efficient shipping and receiving ofproduct.

BECOME A US FOODS® MAINTENANCE MECHANIC!

LOCATED IN LEXINGTON, SC

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

The expected base rate for this role is $24.00 per hour.

• Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture,and much more!

Excellent local leadership.

Schedule is Sunday through Thursday 2:00pm-10:30pm.

* Days and hours subject to change based on business needs

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 isavailable for day and night warehouse operations.
• Review any equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates, recordactions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy.
• Perform PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment, and maintain PM log withproper documentation, per USF policy.
• Comply with all USF and government guidelines regarding safety when working onequipment (i.e. Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safework environment, etc.)
• Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and other equipmentcontained therein.
• Responsible for company tools and maintenance equipment used in performance ofjob duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, andsecurity of tool area.
• If authorized, may purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendorsto perform required duties.
• Performs light maintenance duties as assigned (i.e., replacement of light bulbs,painting, storage rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, basic drywalland concrete repairs, etc.)

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; additionalmechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• Related Experience: A minimum of six months previous mechanic experiencerequired.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; able torepair and overhaul warehouse equipment; welding ability; able to read and writelegibly; 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 applicable by law (for example:state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between$24.00/hour and $31.53/hour.

As applicable, this role will 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.

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