Maintenance Coordinator - Stock Yards

US Foods

Aurora, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Facilities and Maintenance, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Leadership, Mathematics, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Regulations, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Vehicle Driving, Warehouse Coordination, Warehousing, Word Processing
LOCATION
Aurora, IL
POSTED
1 day ago

1st shift

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (OT)

Stock Yards Facility - Aurora, IL

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as the central coordinator for all warehouse maintenance activities, including equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and facility improvements.
  • Create, manage, and update maintenance work orders, logs, and documentation to ensure accuracy and accountability.
  • Prioritize maintenance needs based on operational impact, safety requirements, and resource availability.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors/contractors to schedule repairs, inspections, and service activities.
  • Monitor and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and spare parts.
  • Ensure all maintenance work follows OSHA, company safety policies, and regulatory standards.
  • Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues, recommending corrective actions, and assisting with equipment lifecycle planning
  • Communicate maintenance updates, equipment downtime, and completion timelines to warehouse leadership and relevant stakeholders.
  • ​Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION:
• N/A


RELATIONSHIPS
• Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with managers, employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The work will take place at a desk in an office environment but will require work in normal production or warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Related Experience/Requirements:
• Minimum one-year production and/or warehouse experience required, preferably in a food environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent telephone and customer service ability.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills with a good knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of limited scope.
• Perform cross-functional activities, and work on a varying schedule.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.

Education
• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• One-year clerical experience
• Computer skills, data entry and word processing skills

Certifications/Training
• N/A

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:

STAND CONTINUOUSLY

WALK CONTINUOUSLY

DRIVE VEHICLE N/A

SIT FREQUENTLY

LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY

11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY

11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

PUSH/PULL *1 FREQUENTLY

CLIMB/BALANCE *2 FREQUENTLY

STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY

KNEEL FREQUENTLY

BEND FREQUENTLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY

TWIST FREQUENTLY

GRASP OBJECTS *3 FREQUENTLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS *4 FREQUENTLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY *5 CONTINUOUSLY


1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)
2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer t1o cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)
3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)
4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: .

About the Company

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US Foods

As one of America's top 10 largest private companies, we offer talented professionals outstanding opportunities for personal and professional development. We maintain a strong focus on growth in a high-performance environment.

That means your work will be challenging and rewarding. We conduct business in a highly ethical manner and maintain an unwavering commitment to operational excellence, safety and environmental responsibility.

As important, we encourage collaboration and value each member of our diverse and talented team.

US Foods is one of America's leading foodservice distributors to restaurants, healthcare and hospitality facilities, government operations and educational institutions.

We offer more than 350,000 national brand products and our own high-quality private label items ranging from meats to produce to frozen foods.

US Foods is based in Rosemont, Ill., and proudly employs about 25,000 associates in more than 60 locations.

The company is owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production