Maintenance Mechanic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental leave

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to upkeep warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, high-lifts, and forklifts.

The role ensures equipment availability for day and night warehouse operations and requires basic mathematical skills and the ability to read and follow written instructions. Responsibilities include reviewing equipment reports, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining logs in accordance with USF policy.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Minimum of six months mechanic experience required.
• Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; welding ability; able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, high-lifts, forklifts, etc.) to ensure available machinery for day/night operations.
• Review equipment reports from warehouse staff; log actions and repairs per USF policy; maintain logs.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PMs) and document properly per policy.
• Comply with safety guidelines (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, safe work environment).
• Maintain battery-charging area, batteries and related equipment; secure tool area.
• If needed, purchase tools and equipment from vendors to perform duties.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Equipment repair

Welding

Math skills

Reading & writing

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

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.

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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