Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

ESPP

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

US Foods in Marrero, LA is hiring for a Full-time Maintenance Technician to upkeep and repair warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, forklifts, and batteries. The role requires basic mechanical skills and six months of experience, with on-site work schedule Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.

Benefits start day one, with an hourly base pay of $25.00–$31.00, and opportunities for growth. Strong safety awareness and ability to work under minimal supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• Six months of 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 maintenance on warehouse equipment to keep day and night operations running smoothly.
• Review equipment reports, log actions/repairs per policy.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) and maintain PM logs.
• Follow safety guidelines (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, documentation, safe work environment).
• Maintain battery charging area, batteries and related equipment.
• Manage tools and maintenance equipment, including inventory, storage and security; may purchase tools as needed.
• Perform light maintenance tasks (bulb replacement, painting, rack repairs, basic plumbing, etc.).

Skills

Equipment repair

Welding

Reading/writing

Follow instructions

Math skills

Self-supervised

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade/Mechanic training preferred

Job description

Marrero LA

Full time

R282951

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.

Join Our Community of Food People!

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. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com) (https://benefitspricing.com/usfoods/2023/inputs.html)

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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Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay: $25.00 per hour.

Benefits: Effective on day one of employment.

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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.

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