Maintenance Mechanic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Plan

ESPP

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. in Norco, Louisiana is seeking a maintenance technician to keep warehouse equipment operational for day and night shifts. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, pay at $25.00 per hour, with benefits starting on day one of employment.

You will perform repairs on forklifts, pallet jacks, and related gear, document repairs, conduct PMs, and ensure a safe work environment as per company guidelines. Strong mechanical skills and attention to detail are required for this role.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent preferred; mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• Minimum of six months mechanic experience required.
• Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; welding ability; able to read and write legibly; basics of math; able to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, batteries).
• Review equipment reports from warehouse staff, log actions and repairs.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on equipment and keep PM logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, documentation).
• Maintain battery charging area and related equipment.
• Manage tools and maintenance equipment, inventory, storage, and security.
• May purchase tools from local vendors as authorized.
• Perform light maintenance like bulb replacement, painting, rack repairs, basic plumbing.

Skills

Equipment repair

Welding

Reading & writing

Mathematics

Follow orders

Work independently

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school/mechanic training preferred

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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