Maintenance Mechanic

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin 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.OIN OUR TEAM! Location: Plymouth MNReady to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?Schedule:Sunday-Thursday; 2pm-10:30pmStarting pay $34.20 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 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.)SUPERVISIONRELATIONSHIPSInternal: Warehouse personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnelExternal: Outside vendorsQualificationsEducation/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 supervisionPhysical 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) NeverJOB 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) NeverJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: Push/pull Occasionallye.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units Climb/balance Occasionallye.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 OccasionallyCompensation 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 $34.20 and $38.20.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 insuranceEOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***