Stock Yards Maintenance Technician
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.

Responsibilities:
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.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm (OT)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to all production/facility equipment to ensure that adequate machinery is available for day and night operations.
• Review any equipment reports submitted by associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintain 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:
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• 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: The expected base rate for this role is between $27.00 and $28.00 hr. As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation and shift differential.

Benefits: 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.

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