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Job ID 150186BR

Category Operations

Job Type Full Time

Location St Louis, Missouri

Location name Performance Middendorf (0700)

Posted July 27, 2026

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MHE Automated Mechanic

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

We value the safety of our associates! The Maintenance Mechanic keeps our associates safe by maintaining all material handling equipment inside the warehouses/buildings and ensuring it meets industry standards and operates efficiently according to its specific tasks.

The Mechanical Maintenance is responsible for managing and directing the day to day performance of the material handing equipment. This person's decisions can have a moderate to high level impact on business operations.

Using problem solving and critical thinking, key tasks include defining workflows, jobs and reporting relationships to gain optimum effectiveness as well as Evaluating and recommending changes in methods and procedures within own area of responsibility.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Obtains work schedule and daily production paperwork and prepare for operations. Performs daily safety checks.
Performs maintenance, repairs, and installations on various equipment within guidelines of processes and standards.
Maintains, replaces, builds, adjusts, and modifies the MHE according to a set schedule and in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Performs general housekeeping duties and keep maintenance area orderly and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary reports and paperwork.
Participate in the development of business plans and budgets for functional areas.
Identify resource needs and develop justification.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

6+ months maintenance and repair or related area

Maintenance and repair or related area

Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

Preferred qualifications:

Associates degree, Technical degree or equivalent experience

Possess 5+ years experience in a directly related field and have experience with the following technical skill sets:

Allen-Bradley or equivalent PLC controls platforms

DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, Ethernet, or equivalent network communications platform

Electrical troubleshooting skills, including wiring, ac power, ac motors, electrical drawings/schematics, and control panels

Servo Drives, PC controllers, dc power supplies, optical devices (i.e., encoders, photoeyes, etc.)

Knowledge of automated equipment; preferably automated material handling systems

Mechanical experience

Lean Principles (4-Step Problem Solve, Kaizen, 5S, etc.)

Microsoft Office

Ablility to evaluate and analyze system/equipment performance data, perform root cause analysis and manage resolution of design-performance issues

Ability to gauge, identify, and implement training based on skill assessment results.

Ability to manage KPIs and fault data using these methods:

a. Track and measure

b. Evaluate and analyze the data

c. Implement and direct improvement

Ability to create reports and communication materials to track and report performance issues.

Demonstrate continuous improvement of maintenance and operations of MHE

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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