Maintenance Technician 1st shift - Stock Yards

We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods! Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success. US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days. https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html ## 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. 1st shift **Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm** **Stock Yards Facility** **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) 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…