Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

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

Basic Purpose

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® Maintenance Mechanic

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

Our Maintenance Mechanics may earn up to $36.18 per hour PLUS overtime!

Schedule & Location

• Monday-Thursday 12:00pm-8:30pm and Friday 10:00am-6:00pm | Allentown, PA

Benefits Day One

• From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later! Get all the details here.
• 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 continuous improvement focus.
• We are looking for Maintenance Mechanic's who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

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, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Strong safety culture and exceptional local leadership.
• Excellent Leadership

Main Ingredients of the Job!

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.)

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

Pay and benefits

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 between $36.18 and $42.45.

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.