Material Handling Equipment Technician II

Pay: up to $26-$37.84 per hour, based on experience. 1st shift available. $600 annual tool allowance and $125 annual boot allowance.

About the role

This is an Operations position responsible for assisting Material Handling Equipment (MHE) technician III with maintenance activities associated with material handling equipment, and maintenance of industrial batteries.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements
• Knowledge of controls and electric (AC - Alternative current & DC - Direct current) low voltage
• Complete small electrical repairs and welding projects as needed
• Maintain power material handling equipment (MHE), including preventive maintenance (PM) of MHE fleet: checking, draining and filling oil levels as needed; checking, adjusting, or replacing all belts and chains as needed; checking and troubleshooting electrical controls issues; replacing motors and controls; safety checks; preventive maintenance (PM) per manufacturers recommendations
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC (distribution center) systems, drive motors, power amps, electrical controls including PLC systems
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, telescopic masts, reach mechanism, steering systems, suspension systems
• Complete all special projects associated with buildings or grounds, as requested, including but not limited to: moving furniture or fixtures, changing lights, light carpentry, painting, light plumbing, changing light bulbs, repair of minor electrical devices
• Assist the battery technicians with duties including: assisting in battery charger repairs, battery changes for MHE, repair of plugs and tips of batteries and chargers, watering and washing batteries, acid spill clean up, battery rack cleaning, battery area sweeping and cleaning, setting equalizing charge on batteries
• Participate in departmental on-call program, as designated
• Responsible for logging time and materials into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
• Responsible for housekeeping, clean up of all maintenance areas/work areas on a daily basis
• Maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order
• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
• Champion overall safety in the department
• Comply with OSHA, and other local, state and federal regulations
• Adhere to Organization and the Facilities Department policies and procedures including appropriate attire, grooming, and attendance
• Interact effectively, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); tech school or equivalent is preferred (2 years)
• Four years in an MHE maintenance position; or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Must possess a valid state Driver’s License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards
• Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program
• Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months
• MHE 8 hour maintenance tech certificate from MHE manufacturer (e.g., Crown, Raymond, Hyster, etc.)

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Benefits

Outstanding benefits: www.syscobenefits.com

Excellent full-time career with a stable and growing company.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

• Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces
• Works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call
• May occasionally travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (e.g., training, business continuation, etc.)
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate