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Us Foods

Maintenance Mechanic

Allentown PA

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
29 Sept 2026

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the posting

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE

Responsible 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 Our Community of Food People!

We help you make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

We are looking for Maintenance Mechanic's who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

US FOODS® has a lot to offer:

US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded

We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work

Service recognition and employee rewards

Strong safety culture and exceptional local leadership.

Excellent Leadership

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 12pm-8:30pm

Friday 10am-6pm

Hourly Rate: $32.39

  • Main Ingredients of the Job!
  • Responsible 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.

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:

  • 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 (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $23 and $35 .

As applicable, this role may als o receive overtime compensation.

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

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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