Stock Yards Maintenance TechnicianWe'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.

Location

Aurora, IL Stock Yards

Schedule

Monday

• Friday 3:00 pm - 12:00 am and Saturdays as needed. OT

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

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)

Lift: 1-10 lbs Continuously, 10-20 lbs Frequently, 25-50 lbs Occasionally, 50-100 lbs Occasionally

Carry: 1-10 lbs Frequently, 10-20 lbs Frequently, 25-50 lbs Occasionally, 50-100 lbs Occasionally

Push/pull Occasionally

Climb/balance Occasionally

Stoop/squat Frequently

Kneel/bend Occasionally

Bend Frequently

Reach above shoulder Occasionally

Grasp objects Frequently

Manipulate objects Frequently

Twisting Occasionally

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $28.00 and $38.00 hr. As applicable, this role is also eligible for overtime compensation and shift differential.

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.

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