Maintenance Mechanic
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Job Location:
Perth Amboy, NJ - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 16 - 31
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
BASIC PURPOSEResponsible for upkeep and maintenance of warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks highlifts forklifts batteries etc). This keeps day and night warehouse operations functional to ensure efficient shipping and receiving of product.
JOIN THE US FOODS TEAM!
Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry
401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%.
Medical Benefits Start Day One!
We offer weekly pay low-cost Medical Dental and Vision for Family Coverage.
$5000 Retention bonus!
Paid vacation time sick and personal time.
Employee uniforms provided.
Strong Safety Culture newer equipment and excellent local leadership.
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm
Pay Rate: $28 per hour
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 PMs (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:
N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Warehouse personnel and supervisory staff Operations support Maintenance and Sanitation personnel
External: Outside vendors
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of equipment repair and operation.
Able to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment; welding ability.
Strong math analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail
Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of limited scope.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.
Able to work with little direct supervision
Education
High school diploma or GED/equivalent required ; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
Related Experience: A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
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:
1. SIT Occasionally
2. STAND Frequently
3. WALK Frequently
4. DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment)
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. Push/pull Occasionally
e.g.: Boxes pallet jack control arm hand tools drive units
2. Climb/balance Occasionally
e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack fork lift order selector
3. Stoop/squat Frequently
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Frequently
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Frequently
8. Manipulate objects Frequently
9. 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 $16-$31.00/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: Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Industrial Maintenance
- Packaging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
About Company
US Foods® is one of America's leading food distributors servicing restaurants, the healthcare industry, and more. Learn about our food supply services today.
