Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods•Perth Amboy, NJ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of warehouse-related equipment such as pallet jacks, highlifts, and forklifts. This role is crucial for keeping day and night warehouse operations functional, ensuring the efficient shipping and receiving of products.

Requirements

A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
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.
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).
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: Climb/balance Occasionally (e.g., equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector).
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: Stoop/squat Frequently.
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: Kneel/bend Occasionally.
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: Bend Frequently.
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: Reach above shoulder Occasionally.
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: Grasp objects Frequently.
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: Manipulate objects Frequently.
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: Twisting Occasionally.

Nice To Haves

High School education or equivalent preferred.
Additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment to ensure adequate machinery is available for day and night warehouse operations.
Review 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, including Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, required documentation, and maintaining a safe work environment.
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 the tool area.
If authorized, may purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors to perform required duties.
Perform light maintenance duties as assigned, such as replacement of light bulbs, painting, storage rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, and basic drywall and concrete repairs.