Warehouse Equipment Mechanic

US Foods

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$29
LOCATION
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
POSTED
27 days ago
JOIN THE US FOODS TEAM!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

**Must have experience repairing and maintaining forklifts, reach trucks and electric pallet jacks**

Schedule: Monday - Friday

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Pay Rate: $29.00/hour + $150 quarterly tool reimbursement & annual boot allowance. 

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, etc.) to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night warehouse operations.
  • Review any equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy.
  • 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 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.
  • Performs light maintenance duties as assigned (i.e., replacement of light bulbs, painting, storage rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, basic drywall and concrete repairs, etc.)

SUPERVISION:
RELATIONSHIPS:
  • Internal: Warehouse 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 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



About US Foods:

US Foods® is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With nearly 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, we provide our customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.

About the Company

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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