Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods•Everett, WA

27d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing warehouse-related equipment, including pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, and batteries, to support efficient day and night warehouse shipping and receiving operations. The role reviews equipment reports from warehouse associates, documents repairs and actions, performs and logs preventative maintenance, and follows US Foods and government safety requirements. The mechanic also maintains the battery-charging area, batteries, tools, and maintenance equipment; may purchase tools or equipment from local vendors if authorized; and performs light facility maintenance as assigned. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Everett, Washington. It works with warehouse personnel and supervisory staff, operations support, maintenance and sanitation personnel, and outside vendors.

Requirements

At least six months of previous mechanic experience.
Knowledge of equipment repair and operation.
Ability to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.
Welding ability.
Ability to read and write legibly and follow orders.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to work with little direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent.
Additional mechanic training or a trade school degree.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain warehouse-related equipment, including pallet jacks, highlifts, and forklifts, to keep machinery available for warehouse operations.
Review equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates and record actions and repairs in a repair log according to US Foods policy.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and maintain the required PM documentation and log.
Follow US Foods and government safety guidelines, including Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, and documentation requirements.
Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries, and related equipment.
Maintain inventory of company tools and maintenance equipment and ensure their safe operation, proper storage, and security.
Purchase tools and other equipment from local vendors when authorized.
Perform assigned light maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, painting, repairing storage racks, light plumbing, equipment repairs, and basic drywall and concrete repairs.