Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Gourmet Ranch in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time Meat Production Maintenance Technician to maintain and service production/facility equipment across day shifts. The role involves preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and keeping detailed repair logs to ensure smooth operations for both day and night shifts.

Qualifications include a high school education or equivalent, plus mechanic training or trade school.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; able to repair and overhaul warehouse & production equipment.
• Welding ability.
• Reading and writing legibly; able to follow orders.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to production/facility equipment to ensure machinery is available for day and night operations.
• Review equipment reports, record actions/repairs, and maintain a repair log.
• Complete documentation for equipment-related activities.
• Perform PMs on equipment and maintain PM log.
• Follow safety guidelines (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding, safe work environment).
• Maintain and secure battery-charging area and related equipment.
• Manage tools, parts, and maintenance equipment; inventory and storage.

Skills

Welding

Equipment repair

Reading/writing

Math basics

Independent work

Education

High School or equivalent

Mechanic training or trade school

Job description

Gourmet Ranch, Houston TX

Full time

R283432

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)

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

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

1. Push/pull Occasionally

e.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units

1. Climb/balance Occasionally

e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector

1. Stoop/squat Frequently

2. Kneel/bend Occasionally

3. Bend Frequently

4. Reach above shoulder Occasionally

5. Grasp objects Frequently

6. Manipulate objects Frequently

7. 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.

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

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