Facility Maintenance

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEBASIC PURPOSE The Warehouse Maintenance Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of warehouse equipment and facility infrastructure, including pallet jacks, forklifts, high lifts, battery charging systems, dock doors, refrigeration equipment, and warehouse racking. This role ensures warehouse operations remain safe, compliant, and fully functional to support efficient shipping, receiving, and product storage across day and night operations.BECOME A US FOODS® Maintenance Mechanic!Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?Starting pay is $31 to $35 DOE Schedule M-F 7am-3:30am overtime as needed US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. Join Our Community of Food People!ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on warehouse equipment, including electric pallet jacks, high lifts, forklifts, industrial batteries, and battery charging systems.Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently while minimizing operational downtime.Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and operational issues affecting warehouse equipment and facility systems.Inspect, maintain, and repair dock doors, dock levelers, seals, and other loading dock equipment.Monitor, inspect, and document refrigeration and freezer temperatures to ensure compliance with food safety and company standards.Perform regular warehouse racking inspections and coordinate repairs for damaged or unsafe storage systems.Review equipment repair requests submitted by warehouse associates, document repairs completed, and maintain maintenance and preventative maintenance records.Maintain battery charging areas, batteries, and related equipment in a clean, organized, and safe condition.Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and all company safety policies.Maintain company tools, maintenance equipment, and parts inventory, ensuring proper storage, security, and safe operation.Perform general facility maintenance, including lighting repairs, painting, minor plumbing, drywall repairs, concrete repairs, and storage rack repairs.Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues and support continuous warehouse operations.Work closely with warehouse management and operations teams to support efficient shipping, receiving, and storage of products.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:1. SIT Occasionally2. STAND Frequently3. WALK Frequently4. DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment)JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) NeverJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) NeverJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:1. Push/pull Occasionallye.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units2. Climb/balance Occasionallye.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector3. Stoop/squat Frequently4. Kneel/bend Occasionally5. Bend Frequently6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally7. Grasp objects Frequently8. Manipulate objects Frequently9. 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 $31-35Benefits 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/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***