Maintenance Technician - Stock Yards Birmingham Al

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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.

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. Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel. May require overtime with or without notice. Finish time is when work is completed.

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

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

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