Maintenance Technician

US Foods; Ivanhoe (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food service distributor is looking for a skilled Mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on production and facility equipment. The ideal candidate will ensure machinery is operational and maintain a safe working environment. This role requires physical ability and specific mechanical knowledge to perform effectively.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
• Knowledge of equipment repair and operation.
• Able to read and write legibly.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production equipment.
• Maintain and secure tools and equipment.
• Comply with safety guidelines during repairs.

Skills

Equipment repair

Welding ability

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to work with little supervision

Education

High School education or equivalent

Additional mechanic training or trade school degree

Job description

$25.00/Hour, Benefits on Day 1!

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.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Warehouse and production personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnel.
• External: Outside vendors.

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.
• Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel. May require overtime with or without notice. Finish time is when work is completed.
• 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 supervision.

Physical Requirements:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• SIT Occasionally.
• STAND Frequently.
• WALK Frequently.
• DRIVE Occasionally. (Test drives equipment)

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously.
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently.
• 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally.
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally.
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently.
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently.
• 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally.
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally.
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• Push/pull Occasionally e.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units.
• Climb/balance Occasionally e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector.
• Stoop/squat Frequently.
• Kneel/bend Occasionally.
• Bend Frequently.
• Reach above shoulder Occasionally.
• Grasp objects Frequently.
• Manipulate objects Frequently.
• Twisting Occasionally.

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 $24.00-$25.00/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.