Maintenance Technician

THE STOCK YARDS STORY 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. Meat Production Maintenance Technician 1st shift Houston, TX Stock Yards location Hablamos Español! Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Saturdays as needed. OT ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to all production/facility equipment to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night operations. Review any equipment reports submitted by associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy. Complete all applicable documentation for equipment related activities (assembly forms, disassembly forms, etc.). 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, replacement parts 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. RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Warehouse and production 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 & production 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 SIT Occasionally STAND Frequently WALK Frequently DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment) JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO Push/pull Occasionally e.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units Climb/balance Occasionally e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector Stoop/squat Frequently Kneel/bend Occasionally Bend Frequently Reach above shoulder Occasionally Grasp objects Frequently Manipulate objects Frequently Twisting Occasionally Compensation and Benefits Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $22.00 - $30.00. As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation. health insurance pre-tax spending accounts retirement benefits paid time off short-term disability long-term disability employee stock purchase plan life insurance EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status #J-18808-Ljbffr Smart Foodservice Stores