Plant Facility Technician - Earn Up To $75,000 Annually And Day 1 Benefits!

US Foods

4.6

Streator, IL

Why you should apply for a job to US Foods:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies for Women in 2022

  • 4.6/5 in overall job satisfaction

  • 4.7/5 in supportive management

  • 88% say women are treated fairly and equally to men

  • 93% would recommend this company to other women

  • 75% say the CEO supports gender diversity

  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Through training, mentoring, on-the-job development and professional development opportunities, we help our associates learn and grow.

  • Ongoing listening sessions between ERGs and Executive Leadership Team allow for open dialogue and the identification of new opportunities.

  • 39% of our new or open leadership roles were filled by women or people of color

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    Position summary

    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® PLANT FACILITY TECHNICIAN!

    Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

    Our Plant Facility Technician starts at $29.35/hour!

    Day 1 US Foods Benefits!

    Benefits Include:

    • 401K match is 50% of first 6% employee contribution
    • Pension contribution
    • Boot, uniform, and tool allowance

    Schedule:

    Monday-Friday with Rotating Saturdays

    6:00am - 8:00am start time

    On-call availability for emergency situations

    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. 

    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.

    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 Preferred.

    Basic Experience: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Refrigeration & Ammonia

    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

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    EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status

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    What are US Foods perks and benefits

    Lactation facilities

    On-ramping/Off-ramping parental leave

    Post maternity

    Fertility

    Backup child care

    Elder care

    Child care subsidies

    Care-taking PTO

    Unconscious bias training

    Diversity recruiting

    Coaching

    Diversity performance

    Networking

    Sponsorship program

    Succession planning

    Remote work policy

    Part time policy

    Paid paternity

    Paid maternity

    Short term disability

    Paid adoptive

    About the company

    Industry: Wholesale

    With a promise to help its customers Make It, US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 69 broadline locations and more than 80 cash and carry stores, US Foods and its 28,000 associates provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more. 

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    Why you should apply for a job to US Foods:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies for Women in 2022

  • 4.6/5 in overall job satisfaction

  • 4.7/5 in supportive management

  • 88% say women are treated fairly and equally to men

  • 93% would recommend this company to other women

  • 75% say the CEO supports gender diversity

  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Through training, mentoring, on-the-job development and professional development opportunities, we help our associates learn and grow.

  • Ongoing listening sessions between ERGs and Executive Leadership Team allow for open dialogue and the identification of new opportunities.

  • 39% of our new or open leadership roles were filled by women or people of color