Facility Maintenance Technician

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.

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.).

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.

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
  • S stoop/squat Frequently
  • Kneel/bend Occasionally
  • Bend Frequently
  • Reach above shoulder Occasionally
  • Grasp objects Frequently
  • Manipulate objects Frequently
  • Twist Occasionally

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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 $28 to $32. This role will 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

US FOODS

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.