Maintenance Mechanic
US Foods, Inc. · Amber, OK
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Maintenance Mechanic
@ US Foods, Inc.Maintenance Mechanic
About the job
US Foods is a leading food distributor promoting from within, offering training and growth. The Maintenance Mechanic maintains warehouse equipment, ensuring safe, efficient operations during day and night shifts, with a focus on safety and equipment reliability.
Requirements
- Minimum six months mechanic experience
- Knowledge of warehouse equipment
- Basic math skills
- Ability to read and write
- Follow instructions
Qualifications
- High school diploma preferred
- Mechanical training or trade-school preferred
- Welding ability a plus
- Strong safety attitude
- Effective with limited supervision
Full job description
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
BASIC PURPOSEResponsible for upkeep and maintenance of warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, batteries, etc). This keeps day and night warehouse operations functional to ensure efficient shipping and receiving of product.
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER!
We help YOU make it!
US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will help ensure warehouse equipment remains safe, operational, and available to support day and night warehouse operations.
Schedule
Tuesday through Saturday
2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Schedule and hours may vary based on business needs. Overtime may be required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform repairs and maintenance on warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, high lifts, forklifts, batteries, and related machinery.
Review equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates.
Document repairs and corrective actions and maintain repair logs according to US Foods policies.
Perform preventive maintenance on warehouse equipment and maintain accurate preventive-maintenance records.
Follow all US Foods and government safety requirements when working on equipment, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, placarding, required documentation, and maintaining a safe work environment.
Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries, chargers, and related equipment.
Maintain company tools and maintenance equipment, including inventory control, safe operation, proper storage, and security of the tool area.
Purchase tools, parts, or equipment from approved local vendors when authorized.
Perform light facility maintenance as assigned, including light-bulb replacement, painting, storage-rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, and basic drywall and concrete repairs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Relationships
Internal: Warehouse personnel, warehouse supervisors, Operations support, Maintenance, and Sanitation personnel
External: Vendors and service providers
Work Environment
Work is performed in warehouse and maintenance environments and may include exposure to powered equipment, batteries, tools, varying temperatures, noise, and other operational conditions.
What You Bring to the Table
Education and Training
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Additional mechanical training or a trade-school degree preferred.
Related Experience
Minimum of six months of previous mechanic or equipment-maintenance experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of warehouse equipment operation and repair.
Ability to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.
Welding ability preferred.
Ability to read and write legibly.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision.
Strong attention to safety and detail.
Physical Requirements
Position Requires
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Driving: Occasionally, including testing equipment
Lifting Requirements
1–10 lbs.: Continuously
10–20 lbs.: Frequently
25–50 lbs.: Occasionally
50–100 lbs.: Occasionally
More than 100 lbs.: Never
Carrying Requirements
1–10 lbs.: Frequently
10–20 lbs.: Frequently
25–50 lbs.: Occasionally
50–100 lbs.: Occasionally
More than 100 lbs.: Never
Additional Physical Activities
Push/Pull: Occasionally, including boxes, pallet-jack control arms, hand tools, and drive units
Climb/Balance: Occasionally, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and order selectors
Stoop/Squat: Frequently
Kneel: Occasionally
Bend: Frequently
Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Grasp Objects: Frequently
Manipulate Objects: Frequently
Twist: Occasionally
Compensation Transparency
Compensation 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 $24.00 per hour.
As applicable, this role may also receive:
Overtime compensation
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
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