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Maintenance Technician @ Usfoods

Houston, Texas, USOnsiteFull-time
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ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

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.

Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of production/facility equipment. Work on other assignments as designated by management. Maintain proper Hazmat documentation. Ensure preventive maintenance is fulfilled per schedules.

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.

SUPERVISION

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

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)

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

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.

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.

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

Skills

equipment repairPreventive MaintenanceWeldinglock out/tag outhazmat documentationmechanic trainingtrade school degree

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