Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to help keep pallet jacks, forklifts, and related equipment safe and operational for day and night warehouse activities.

The role requires at least six months of mechanic experience, basic welding ability, and a strong focus on safety. High school diploma or trade-school training is preferred, with on-site work in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Six months minimum experience as a mechanic or equipment maintenance technician.
• Knowledge of warehouse equipment operation and repair.
• Welding ability preferred.
• Read and write legibly.
• Follow safety procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, high lifts, forklifts, batteries).
• Review maintenance reports and document repairs and corrective actions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep records up to date.
• Maintain battery charging areas and tool storage.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and safety rules.
• Carry out light facility maintenance as needed.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Warehouse equipment repair

Welding

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Trade-school training

Job description

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.# MAINTENANCE MECHANIC## BECOME A US FOODS(R) TEAM MEMBER!We help YOU make it!US FOODS(R) is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will help ensure warehouse equipment remains safe, operational, and available to support day and night warehouse operations.## Schedule**Tuesday through Saturday****2:00 PM - 10:30 PM**Schedule and hours may vary based on business needs. Overtime may be required.## Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Perform repairs and maintenance on warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, high lifts, forklifts, batteries, and related machinery.* Review equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates.* Document repairs and corrective actions and maintain repair logs according to US Foods policies.* Perform preventive maintenance on warehouse equipment and maintain accurate preventive-maintenance records.* Follow all US Foods and government safety requirements when working on equipment, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, placarding, required documentation, and maintaining a safe work environment.* Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries, chargers, and related equipment.* Maintain company tools and maintenance equipment, including inventory control, safe operation, proper storage, and security of the tool area.* Purchase tools, parts, or equipment from approved local vendors when authorized.* Perform light facility maintenance as assigned, including light-bulb replacement, painting, storage-rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, and basic drywall and concrete repairs.* Perform other duties as assigned.## Relationships**Internal:** Warehouse personnel, warehouse supervisors, Operations support, Maintenance, and Sanitation personnel**External:** Vendors and service providers## Work EnvironmentWork is performed in warehouse and maintenance environments and may include exposure to powered equipment, batteries, tools, varying temperatures, noise, and other operational conditions.## What You Bring to the Table### Education and Training* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.* Additional mechanical training or a trade-school degree preferred.### Related Experience* Minimum of six months of previous mechanic or equipment-maintenance experience required.### Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* Knowledge of warehouse equipment operation and repair.* Ability to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.* Welding ability preferred.* Ability to read and write legibly.* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.* Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.* Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision.* Strong attention to safety and detail.## Physical Requirements### Position Requires* Sitting: Occasionally* Standing: Frequently* Walking: Frequently* Driving: Occasionally, including testing equipment### Lifting Requirements* 1-10 lbs.: Continuously* 10-20 lbs.: Frequently* 25-50 lbs.: Occasionally* 50-100 lbs.: Occasionally* More than 100 lbs.: Never### Carrying Requirements* 1-10 lbs.: Frequently* 10-20 lbs.: Frequently* 25-50 lbs.: Occasionally* 50-100 lbs.: Occasionally* More than 100 lbs.: Never### Additional Physical Activities* Push/Pull: Occasionally, including boxes, pallet-jack control arms, hand tools, and drive units* Climb/Balance: Occasionally, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and order selectors* Stoop/Squat: Frequently* Kneel: Occasionally* Bend: Frequently* Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally* Grasp Objects: Frequently* Manipulate Objects: Frequently* Twist: Occasionally**\\*\\*\\*EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/****Age/Genetic Information****/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\\*\\*\\***