Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description:

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Schedule: Monday - Friday.

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Pay Rate: $29.00/hour + $150 quarterly tool reimbursement & annual boot allowance.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, etc.) to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night warehouse operations.
• Review any equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy.
• 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 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.
• Performs light maintenance duties as assigned (i.e., replacement of light bulbs, painting, storage rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, basic drywall and concrete repairs, etc.)

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:

• 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.

US Foods® is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With nearly 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, we provide our customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.