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US Foods

Maintenance Mechanic, Lead

Memphis TN

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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

Join Our Community of Food People!

BECOME A US FOODS® Lead Maintenance Mechanic!

Join Our Community of Food People!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service industry? 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 focus on continuous improvement.

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

Great Maintenance Mechanics are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Maintenance Mechanics strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with team members. We are looking for a Lead Maintenance Mechanic whose looking for the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

Pay Rate: $30-$34 per hour

Schedule: 8am - 5:30pm

US FOODS® has a lot to offer:

  • We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work
  • Fantastic 401K matching
  • Medical Benefits Start Day One!
  • We offer low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.
  • Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
  • Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.
  • Service recognition and employee rewards

Main Ingredients of the Job:

  • 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.
  • Work well with Warehouse personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnel and Outside vendors
  • 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.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
  • A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
  • 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 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 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 $30.00 - $35.00 per hour. This role may also receive overtime compensation and shift differential where applicable.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, overtime compensation, 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***

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