ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

BECOME A US FOODS® Maintenance Mechanic!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

Starting pay is $31 to $35 DOE

Schedule M-F 7am-3:30am overtime as needed

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. 

Join Our Community of Food People!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on warehouse equipment, including electric pallet jacks, high lifts, forklifts, industrial batteries, and battery charging systems.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently while minimizing operational downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and operational issues affecting warehouse equipment and facility systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair dock doors, dock levelers, seals, and other loading dock equipment.
• Monitor, inspect, and document refrigeration and freezer temperatures to ensure compliance with food safety and company standards.
• Perform regular warehouse racking inspections and coordinate repairs for damaged or unsafe storage systems.
• Review equipment repair requests submitted by warehouse associates, document repairs completed, and maintain maintenance and preventative maintenance records.
• Maintain battery charging areas, batteries, and related equipment in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and all company safety policies.
• Maintain company tools, maintenance equipment, and parts inventory, ensuring proper storage, security, and safe operation.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including lighting repairs, painting, minor plumbing, drywall repairs, concrete repairs, and storage rack repairs.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues and support continuous warehouse operations.
• Work closely with warehouse management and operations teams to support efficient shipping, receiving, and storage of products.

SUPERVISION


RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Warehouse 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 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 supervision

Physical Requirements:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

1. SIT Occasionally
2. STAND Frequently
3. WALK Frequently
4. DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment)

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

1. Push/pull Occasionally
e.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units
2. Climb/balance Occasionally
e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector
3. Stoop/squat Frequently
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Frequently
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Frequently
8. Manipulate objects Frequently
9. 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 $31-35

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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