Facility Maintenance Mechanic Lead

US Foods
Perth Amboy, NJ
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE ( Join Our Community of Food People! Responsible 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. **BECOME A US FOODS® Lead Maintenance Mechanic!** **Join Our Community of Food People!** **Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the food service industry? We Help You Make It!** **US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors, with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a focus on continuous improvement.** **We are looking for a Lead Maintenance Mechanic whose looking for the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.  ** **Pay Rate:** **$43 per hour and** **Up to** **_$5,000 RETENTION BONUS_** **Work Schedule:** Monday- Friday 10am-6:30pm **US FOODS® has a lot to offer:   ** **US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded  ** **We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work  ** **401K** **Medical Benefits Start Day One!** **We offer low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.** **Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.** **Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.** **Service recognition and employee rewards ** **Main Ingredients of the Job:** 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.) 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 **Great Maintenance Mechanics are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Maintenance Mechanics strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with team members.** 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 $1.00 - $50.00 per hour. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, overtime compensation, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: *****EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/** **Age/Genetic Information** **/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***** Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información. Microsoft Edge ( Google Chrome Safari iPhone Androide ( 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 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit to learn more. US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here ( **.** US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Know Your Rights ( Pay Transparency policy statement is available here ( US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866-960-5886. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.
Posted 2025-11-21

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