Forklift Technician I

Primary Responsibility

Under general supervision, perform routine Forklift and other material handling equipment (MHE) repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the warehouse. Provide maintenance support as necessary to ensure operational objectives are met. Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of material handling equipment and other powered industrial equipment as assigned. Perform general refrigeration, dock door/leveler, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect and perform routine repair of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards
• Maintain batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standards
• Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and any other testing instruments
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed
• Conduct tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards
• Keep work area 6S’d (clean, organized, etc.), and perform housekeeping duties as required
• Perform other maintenance related work and job assignments as required

Experience & Education You Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1+ year of Forklift Maintenance Experience OR Specialized Forklift Maintenance/Repair training (Crown, Raymond etc) OR 2+ years of other mechanic experience in lieu of specialized Forklift experience (i.e. auto, diesel, truck/trailer mechanic experience)
• Required to successfully complete assigned technical training and/or mechanical-electrical courses
• Required train in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification
• Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.)

What Could Set You Apart

• Experience working in a Cold Storage environment
• Specialized Forklift maintenance/repair training (Crown, Raymond etc)
• Technical certification or degree
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose down to the component level on material handling equipment
• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Physical Requirements

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of –20 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation)
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs
• Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to use hand and power tools

What We Offer

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• STD/LTD coverage
• 401(k) with Company match
• FSA
• life insurance
• EAP
• paid time off

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