Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods•Port Orange, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of warehouse-related equipment such as pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, and batteries, ensuring day and night warehouse operations remain functional for efficient shipping and receiving of product. US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors, committed to fair compensation, comprehensive benefits, service recognition, and employee rewards. The company fosters a culture of promotion from within, offering excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. US FOODS® values integrity, reliability, and collaborative relationships among its team members. As one of America’s leading foodservice distributors, US Foods partners with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators, employing 28,000 people across more than 70 locations. Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., the company generates over $28 billion in annual revenue.

Requirements

Knowledge of equipment repair and operation.
Able to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.
Welding ability
Able to follow orders
Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Able to work with little direct supervision

Nice To Haves

High School education or equivalent
Additional mechanic training or trade school degree
A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience

Responsibilities

Partner with team members across the Transportation department on all clerical functions as required, with special emphasis on DOT rules and regulations compliance and reporting.
Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment (i.e., pallet jacks, high lifts, forklifts, etc.) to ensure 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 (US Foods) policy.
Perform PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment and maintain PM (PREVENTIVE MTC) 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.