Maintenance Mechanic, Lead

US Foods; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

401K matching

Paid vacation time

Dental and Vision coverage

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Lead Maintenance Mechanic in Memphis to oversee repairs and preventive maintenance of warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and highlifts. The role requires proactive logging of repairs, adherence to safety policies, and coordination with warehouse staff and vendors.

The successful candidate will have at least six months of mechanic experience, basic math skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment (e.g. pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, etc.).
• Review equipment reports, record actions/repairs, and maintain a repair log per policy.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and log documentation per policy.
• Maintain safety and proper operation of tools and equipment; manage battery-charging area and batteries.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Welding

Reading & writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!BECOME A US FOODS Lead Maintenance Mechanic!Join Our Community of Food People!Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service industry? We Help You Make It!US FOODS is one of the largest food distributors, with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a focus on continuous improvement.US FOODS is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewardedGreat Maintenance Mechanics are crucial to the US FOODS team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Maintenance Mechanics strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with team members. We are looking for a Lead Maintenance Mechanic whose looking for the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS family.Pay Rate: $30-$34 per hourSchedule: 8am - 5:30pmUS FOODS has a lot to offer:We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard workFantastic 401K matchingMedical Benefits Start Day One!We offer low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.Service recognition and employee rewardsMain Ingredients of the Job:Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, highlifts, 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.Work well with Warehouse personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnel and Outside vendorsPerforms 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:High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.A minimum of six months previous 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 (add, subtract, multiply, divide);able to work with little direct supervisionPhysical Requirements:JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:1. SIT Occasionally2. STAND Frequently3. WALK Frequently4. DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment)JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) NeverJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) NeverJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:1. Push/pull Occasionallye.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units2. Climb/balance Occasionallye.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector3. Stoop/squat Frequently4. Kneel/bend Occasionally5. Bend Frequently6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally7. Grasp objects Frequently8. Manipulate objects Frequently9. Twisting OccasionallyCompensation 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 $30.00 - $35.00 per hour. This role may also receive overtime compensation and shift differential where applicable.Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, overtime compensation, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***