Maintenance Technician

Gourmet Ranch

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 41,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods Houston Stock Yards is seeking a Meat Production Maintenance Technician on 1st shift. You will perform repairs and preventive maintenance to production and facility equipment to ensure machines are available for day and night operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, six months of mechanic experience, and basic reading/writing and math skills. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus, with overtime as applicable.

Qualifications

High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
Minimum of six months mechanic experience required.
Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; ability to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills; able to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and maintenance to production/facility equipment to ensure adequate machinery for day and night operations.
Review equipment reports, record actions/repairs, and maintain a repair log per policy.
Complete documentation for equipment-related activities (assembly/disassembly forms).
Perform PMs (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment and maintain PM logs with proper documentation.
Comply with safety regulations (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, documentation).
Maintain and secure battery-charging area, batteries, and related equipment.
Manage company tools, replacement parts, inventory, and tool area security.
If authorized, procure tools and equipment from local vendors.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Welding

Reading/Writing

Basic math

Following instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school/mechanic training

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

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

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 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, https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.