Maintenance Coordinator - Aurora, IL Stock Yards Collective

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We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and overseeing all maintenance activities within the warehouse to ensure safe, efficient and uninterrupted operations. This role serves as the primary point of contact for maintenance requests, preventive maintenance planning, vendor coordinator and facility upkeep. The Maintenance Coordinator ensures all equipment, building systems and infrastructure are properly maintained in compliance with company standards, safety regulations and operational requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

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• Serve as the central coordinator for all warehouse maintenance activities, including equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and facility improvements.
• Create, manage, and update maintenance work orders, logs, and documentation to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Prioritize maintenance needs based on operational impact, safety requirements, and resource availability.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors/contractors to schedule repairs, inspections, and service activities.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and spare parts.
• Ensure all maintenance work follows OSHA, company safety policies, and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues, recommending corrective actions, and assisting with equipment lifecycle planning
• Communicate maintenance updates, equipment downtime, and completion timelines to warehouse leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• ​Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION: 
•    N/A

RELATIONSHIPS
•    Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with managers, employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner.
 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
•    The work will take place at a desk in an office environment but will require work in normal production or warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
Related Experience/Requirements: 
•    Minimum one-year production and/or warehouse experience required, preferably in a food environment.  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  
•    Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
•    Excellent telephone and customer service ability.
•    Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
•    Basic computer skills with a good knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
•    Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of limited scope.
•    Perform cross-functional activities, and work on a varying schedule.
•    Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.

Education
•    High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    One-year clerical experience 
•    Computer skills, data entry and word processing skills

Certifications/Training
•    N/A

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
•    Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:    FREQUENCY:
 

STAND    CONTINUOUSLY

WALK    CONTINUOUSLY

DRIVE VEHICLE    N/A

SIT    FREQUENTLY

LIFT    
1-10 lbs (Sedentary)    FREQUENTLY

11-20 lbs (Light)    FREQUENTLY

21-50 lbs (Medium)    FREQUENTLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy)    OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy)    N/A

CARRY    
1-10 lbs (Sedentary)    FREQUENTLY

11-20 lbs (Light)    FREQUENTLY

21-50 lbs (Medium)    FREQUENTLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy)    OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy)    N/A

PUSH/PULL *1 FREQUENTLY

CLIMB/BALANCE *2 FREQUENTLY

STOOP/SQUAT    FREQUENTLY

KNEEL    FREQUENTLY

BEND     FREQUENTLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER    FREQUENTLY

TWIST    FREQUENTLY

GRASP OBJECTS *3 FREQUENTLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS *4 FREQUENTLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY *5 CONTINUOUSLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)
2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer t1o cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)
3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)
4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

As applicable, this role may 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.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between

$17 - $27

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