US Foods

Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

Perth Amboy, New JerseyFull-time
$29+ hourly
About the Job
Job Description:
JOIN THE US FOODS TEAM!

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

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. https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html  

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.
About US Foods
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.