Maintenance Technician

US Foods; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Stock Yards in Houston, TX. The role focuses on upkeep and preventive maintenance of production and facility equipment, with responsibilities for logging repairs, safety compliance, and tool/inventory management.

Preferred candidates have a High School diploma or trade training and at least six months of mechanic experience. The shift is Monday–Friday with possible Saturday work; base hourly pay ranges from $22 to $30, with potential OT and

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• Six months minimum mechanic experience required.
• 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; able to work with little direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to all production/facility equipment to ensure adequate machinery for day and night operations.
• Review equipment reports submitted by associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintain a repair log per USF policy.
• Perform PMs (Preventive Maintenance) on equipment and maintain PM log with proper documentation per USF policy.
• Comply with all USF and government safety guidelines (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, documentation, safe work environment).
• Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and related equipment.
• Manage company tools, replacement parts and maintenance equipment, including inventory, storage and security of the tool area.
• May purchase tools/equipment from local vendors if authorized.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Welding

Reading/Writing

Mathematics

Follow instructions

Ability to work with little direct监督

Education

High School education or equivalent

Trade school preferred

Tools

Tools & equipment maintenance

Job description

## Maintenance TechnicianApply: Gourmet Ranch, Houston TX: Full time: Posted Today: R283432ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITETHE 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 Technician1st 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 RELATIONSHIPSInternal: Warehouse and production personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnelExternal: Outside vendorsQUALIFICATIONSEducation/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 supervisionPhysical 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) Frequently 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: 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 - $30.00As 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.