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Maintenance Mechanic

US Foods · Bensenville, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a repair you were proud of because it was difficult.

What they are checking: Depth of mechanical skill and persistence with hard problems that do not have an obvious fix.

How do you stay on top of preventive maintenance when breakdowns keep pulling you away?

What they are checking: Understanding that preventive work reduces future breakdowns and must not be skipped.

What would you do

Several pieces of equipment go down at the same time and the warehouse needs them all. How do you decide what to fix first?

What they are checking: Ability to prioritize by operational impact so shipping and receiving keep moving.

An associate keeps damaging the same piece of equipment. What would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report patterns to leadership and help prevent damage rather than only fixing it.

This role will relocate to Aurora by mid 2027. How does that fit your plans?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about the move so they can commit to the role after relocation.

About the work

What experience do you have repairing pallet jacks, forklifts and highlifts? Which do you know best?

What they are checking: Hands-on familiarity with the exact warehouse equipment the role keeps running.

A forklift will not lift a full load. Walk me through how you would troubleshoot it.

What they are checking: A step-by-step diagnostic approach covering hydraulics, electrical and mechanical causes.

How do you safely maintain and charge industrial forklift batteries?

What they are checking: Knowledge of battery safety, watering, charging and handling, which carries real injury risk.

What does lockout/tagout mean to you, and when do you use it?

What they are checking: Commitment to safety procedures that prevent serious injury during repairs.

How do you keep records of the repairs and maintenance you perform?

What they are checking: Discipline in documentation, which helps track recurring problems and plan maintenance.

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The full job description

As published by US Foods.

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. Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service industry? This position will relocation to Aurora, IL by mid 2027. Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30AM- 3:30PM 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 $35 and $37. This role will also receive overtime compensation. 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 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. 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 #LI-KG2 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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