Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of warehouse-related equipment such as pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, and batteries. This role is crucial for keeping day and night warehouse operations functional to ensure efficient shipping and receiving of product. 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. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will help ensure warehouse equipment remains safe, operational, and available to support day and night warehouse operations.

Requirements

Minimum of six months of previous mechanic or equipment-maintenance experience required.
Knowledge of warehouse equipment operation and repair.
Ability to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.
Ability to read and write legibly.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision.
Strong attention to safety and detail.
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Driving: Occasionally, including testing equipment
Lifting Requirements: 1–10 lbs.: Continuously
Lifting Requirements: 10–20 lbs.: Frequently
Lifting Requirements: 25–50 lbs.: Occasionally
Lifting Requirements: 50–100 lbs.: Occasionally
Carrying Requirements: 1–10 lbs.: Frequently
Carrying Requirements: 10–20 lbs.: Frequently
Carrying Requirements: 25–50 lbs.: Occasionally
Carrying Requirements: 50–100 lbs.: Occasionally
Additional Physical Activities: Push/Pull: Occasionally, including boxes, pallet-jack control arms, hand tools, and drive units
Additional Physical Activities: Climb/Balance: Occasionally, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and order selectors
Additional Physical Activities: Stoop/Squat: Frequently
Additional Physical Activities: Kneel: Occasionally
Additional Physical Activities: Bend: Frequently
Additional Physical Activities: Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Additional Physical Activities: Grasp Objects: Frequently
Additional Physical Activities: Manipulate Objects: Frequently
Additional Physical Activities: Twist: Occasionally

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Additional mechanical training or a trade-school degree preferred.
Welding ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and maintenance on warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, high lifts, forklifts, batteries, and related machinery.
Review equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates.
Document repairs and corrective actions and maintain repair logs according to US Foods policies.
Perform preventive maintenance on warehouse equipment and maintain accurate preventive-maintenance records.
Follow all US Foods and government safety requirements when working on equipment, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, placarding, required documentation, and maintaining a safe work environment.
Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries, chargers, and related equipment.
Maintain company tools and maintenance equipment, including inventory control, safe operation, proper storage, and security of the tool area.
Purchase tools, parts, or equipment from approved local vendors when authorized.
Perform light facility maintenance as assigned, including light-bulb replacement, painting, storage-rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, and basic drywall and concrete repairs.
Perform other duties as assigned.