Maintenance Technician

US Foods

Lexington, North Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28
SKILLS
Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, Hand Tools, Inventory Management, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Operational Support, Pallet Jack, People Management, Physical Demands, Sanitation, Warehousing, Welding
LOCATION
Lexington, North Carolina
POSTED
30+ days ago
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to all production/facility equipment to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night operations.
  • Review any equipment reports submitted by associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy.
  • Complete all applicable documentation for equipment related activities (assembly forms, disassembly forms, etc.).
  • 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 (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, replacement parts 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.

RELATIONSHIPS:
  • Internal: Warehouse and production personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnel.
  • External: Outside vendors.
   
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Education/Training: High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
  • Related Experience: A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; able to repair and overhaul warehouse & production 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.

Physical Requirements:    
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:     
  • SIT: Occasionally.
  • STAND: Frequently.
  • WALK: Frequently.
  • DRIVE: Occasionally  (Test drives equipment).

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.
  • Climb/balance - Occasionally.
  • e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector.
  • Stoop/squat - Frequently.
  • Kneel/bend - Occasionally.
  • Bend - Frequently.
  • Reach above shoulder - Occasionally.
  • Grasp objects - Frequently.
  • Manipulate objects - Frequently.
  • Twisting - Occasionally.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is between  $32.00-$33.00/hour.

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: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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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