Maintenance Mechanic Day Shift

US Foods; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and preventative maintenance on warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, high lifts, and forklifts. The role supports day and night warehouse operations and requires attention to safety protocols.

The position emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, logging actions, and ensuring tools and battery charging areas are secure. A High School diploma with six months of experience and basic math and reading skills are expected;

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• At least six months of mechanic experience.
• Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; welding ability.
• Ability to read and write legibly; basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse equipment to support day and night operations.
• REQUIRED: Forklift Maintenance and Repair.
• Review equipment reports, record actions taken, and maintain a repair log.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on equipment and log it with proper documentation.
• Comply with safety guidelines (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, documentation).
• Maintain battery charging area, batteries and related equipment.
• Handle company tools and inventory; may purchase tools as needed.
• Perform light maintenance duties (bulbs, painting, racks, minor repairs).

Skills

Forklift maintenance

Equipment repair

Welding

Reading and writing

Basic math

Work supervision

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday - Fri 6am - 3:00 pm

Pay: $30 per hour

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. - 60% of role
• REQUIRED: Forklift Maintenance and Repair
• 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

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 $30.00/hour and $30.00/hour.

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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