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US Foods

Supplies food to restaurants, hospitals and hotels

Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USA$25 - $30 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of six months of previous mechanic experience is required.
  • Knowledge of equipment repair and operation and ability to repair and overhaul warehouse and production equipment.
  • Welding ability.
  • Ability to read and write legibly, follow orders, and perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Ability to work with little direct supervision.
  • High school education or equivalent is preferred.
  • Additional mechanic training or a trade school degree is preferred.
  • The role requires standing and walking frequently; sitting and driving equipment occasionally; and lifting and carrying specified loads up to 100 pounds, with no loads over 100 pounds.
  • The role requires occasional pushing and pulling, climbing and balancing, kneeling and bending, reaching above shoulder height, and twisting; frequent stooping and squatting, bending, grasping, and manipulating objects.

Responsibilities

  • Perform necessary repairs and maintenance on production and facility equipment to ensure machinery is available for day and night operations.
  • Review equipment reports submitted by associates, record actions and repairs taken, and maintain a repair log according to company policy.
  • Complete applicable documentation for equipment-related activities, including assembly and disassembly forms.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and maintain the preventive-maintenance log with proper documentation.
  • Follow company and government safety guidelines when working on equipment, including lockout/tagout procedures, placarding, required documentation, and maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries, and other equipment located there.
  • Maintain inventory and ensure the safe operation, proper storage, and security of company tools, replacement parts, and maintenance equipment used for job duties.
  • When authorized, purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors to perform required duties.

About the Company

US Foods

Supplies food to restaurants, hospitals and hotels

US Foods distributes food, kitchen supplies and equipment to independent restaurants, restaurant chains, hospitals, hotels and schools across the United States, and it is one of the country's largest foodservice distributors. It buys from manufacturers and growers, stores products in regional warehouses and delivers them on its own trucks, earning a margin on each case it sells. Meat and seafood make up its largest product category, followed by dry groceries and refrigerated and frozen foods. Restaurant owners can order through its MOXē app, and the company sells its own exclusive brands next to national labels. Its roots go back to an 1853 grocery wholesaler, and it is based in Rosemont, Illinois.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rosemont, IL
Founded
1853

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