Material Handling Technician

Sysco; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Los Angeles seeks a maintenance technician responsible for keeping all warehouse equipment in safe, reliable working order to minimize downtime.

You will develop and follow preventive maintenance plans, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults, and coordinate parts with the manager. This role requires physical ability, tool ownership, and flexibility for occasional off-hours work.

Qualifications

• Must be certified to operate all warehouse equipment.
• Ability to use tools as necessary for repair equipment.
• Able to see into small areas to diagnose problems.

Responsibilities

• Develops and follows scheduled maintenance plans for all warehouse equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems and identifies their solutions to correct malfunctions and reduce further breakdowns.
• Maintains inventory for regularly used parts and places parts order upon Manager approval.
• Repairs any equipment breakdowns or malfunctions of electrical, mechanical or hydraulic systems to ensure that warehouse functions are not interrupted.
• Any function that is necessary to maintain equipment in proper and safe working order.

Skills

Equipment cert

Tool usage

Diagnostics in tight spaces

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Basic mechanical tools

Job description

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY

This position maintains all powered industrial equipment in good working condition to ensure safety, availability, and reduce breakdowns.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and follows scheduled maintenance plans for all warehouse equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems and identifies their solutions to correct malfunctions and reduce further breakdowns.
• Maintains inventory for regularly used parts and places parts order upon Manager approval.
• Repairs any equipment breakdowns or malfunctions of electrical, mechanical or hydraulic systems to ensure that warehouse functions are not interrupted.
• Any function that is necessary to maintain equipment in proper and safe working order.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent preferred.

Requirements

• Provide own basic mechanical tools.
• May be required to work unusual shifts including evening call-in and week-end as needs arise.
• May be required to continue education by attending training seminars for equipment maintenance.

Professional Skills

• Must be certified to operate all warehouse equipment.
• Ability to use tools as necessary for repair equipment.
• Able to see into small areas to diagnose problems.

Physical Demands

• This work requires the following physical activities: driving, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 100 lbs. of material, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, speaking, hearing and visual acuity.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affir…

This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Sysco is the global leader in food product distribution, supplying restaurants and facilities while supporting sustainability and diversity initiatives with over 74,000 employees worldwide.

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