Meat Production Maintenance Technician - Stock Yards
About The Position
This role is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of production and facility equipment at the Stock Yards facility. The technician will perform necessary repairs and maintenance to ensure adequate machinery is available for operations. They will also be responsible for completing all applicable documentation, performing preventative maintenance, and complying with all safety guidelines. The position involves maintaining and securing the battery-charging area and managing company tools, replacement parts, and maintenance equipment. The technician may also be authorized to purchase necessary tools and equipment from local vendors.
Requirements
- A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
- High School education or equivalent preferred.
- Able to repair and overhaul warehouse & production Food Processing 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.
Nice To Haves
- Additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
- Ammonia Operator Certification Preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to all production/facility equipment to ensure that adequate machinery is available for day and night operations.
- Review equipment reports submitted by associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintain 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.
- Work on other assignments as designated by management.
- Maintain proper Hazmat documentation.
- Ensure preventive maintenance is fulfilled per schedules.
Benefits
- health insurance
- pre-tax spending accounts
- retirement benefits
- paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability
- employee stock purchase plan
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
