Maintenance Technician

US Foods, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to perform upkeep and repair of production and facility equipment. You will review equipment reports, document actions, and ensure PMs are completed per schedule.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, managing tools and batteries, and coordinating with warehouse and operations staff. High School diploma or trade training preferred; six months of mechanic experience required.

Qualifications

• Six months of mechanic experience minimum.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair.
• Able to read and write legibly and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance to production/facility equipment to ensure availability for day and night operations.
• Review equipment reports, log actions, and maintain repair logs per policy.
• Complete all documentation for equipment activities (assembly/disassembly forms).
• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) and maintain PM logs per policy.
• Follow safety guidelines (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, etc.).
• Maintain and secure battery-charging area and tools, parts, and equipment.

Skills

Equipment repair

Welding

Reading & writing

Math skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school training preferred

Tools

Welding equipment

Power hand tools

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of production/facility equipment. Work on other assignments as designated by management. Maintain proper Hazmat documentation. Ensure preventive maintenance is fulfilled per schedules.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to all production/facility equipment to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night operations.Review any equipment reports submitted by associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy.Complete all applicable documentation for equipment related activities (assembly forms, disassembly forms, etc.).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, replacement parts 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.SUPERVISIONRELATIONSHIPSInternal: Warehouse and production personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnelExternal: Outside vendorsQUALIFICATIONSEducation/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 & production 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 Occasionally e.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units2. Climb/balance Occasionally e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector3. Stoop/squat Frequently4. Kneel/bend Occasionally5. Bend Frequently6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally7. Grasp objects Frequently 8. Manipulate objects Frequently9. Twisting OccasionallyCompensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $25.00-$26.00/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. 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***