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Material Handling Equipment Technician Lead

Sysco · Fremont, CA · 3 wk ago
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About the Role

This is an Operations position responsible for overseeing the safe operation, daily monitoring, and maintenance activities associated with Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and maintenance of industrial batteries.

Responsibilities

  • Performs the duties of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Technician III
  • Performs moderate supervisory roles when Director Fleet and Facility Maintenance / Facility MHE Maintenance Supervisor are not accessible
  • Demonstrates clear and concise decision-making skills related to MHE repair and availability of fleet for operations teams
  • Provides clear communication and reporting to Director Fleet and Facility Maintenance / Facility MHE Maintenance Supervisor on a daily basis
  • Operates competently within designated parameters and communicates upward before exceeding those parameters
  • Mentors, teaches, and shares expertise with MHE Technician I, II, and III to aid in their development to positions of greater responsibility
  • Demonstrates an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements
  • Proficient in electrical meter testing
  • Knowledge of controls and electric (AC - alternating current & DC - direct current low voltage)
  • Understanding and working knowledge of PLCs and PLC troubleshooting
  • Motors and motor starter knowledge (AC & DC)
  • Contactor and relay knowledge and repair
  • Completes electrical repairs and welding projects as needed
  • Maintains 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; PM per manufacturers recommendations
  • Knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics (both AC and DC systems), drive motors, power amps, electrical controls including PLC systems
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, suspension systems
  • Completes all special projects associated with building or grounds, as requested, including but not limited to moving furniture or fixtures, changing lights, light carpentry, painting, light plumbing, changing of light bulbs, repair of minor electrical devices
  • Assists the battery technicians; duties include 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
  • Participates 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, PMs, etc.
  • Responsible for housekeeping, clean up of all maintenance areas/work areas on a daily basis
  • Maintains all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order
  • Adheres to all safety requirements and wears the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job
  • Responds to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
  • Champions overall safety in the department
  • Complies with OSHA and other local, state, and federal regulations
  • Adheres to Organization and the Facilities Department policies and procedures including appropriate attire, grooming, and attendance
  • Interacts effectively, builds relationships, and demonstrates a high level of cooperation
  • Trains and mentors MHE Tech I and II

Requirements

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Tech school or equivalent is preferred (2 years)
  • Six 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.)
  • Trade electrical I & II training (preferred)

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

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

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

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