Maintenance Mechanic - US Foods
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
About the Job
JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM!
Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service industry?
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
6:00 am - 2:30 pm (overtime as needed)
We help YOU make it! Starting Rate: $31.41
Union Benefits(100% covered by US Foods) - medical, dental, vision, Pension Plan, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.
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 maintain 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 the 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.
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 is Preferred.
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, forklift, order selector
3. Stoop/squat Frequently
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Frequently
6. Reach above the shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Frequently
8. Manipulate objects Frequently
9. 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.
Source : US Foods