Forklift Mechanic - SYGMA - Kansas City, MO

Warehouse Equipment Technician

Company: US3270 Sygma Kansas City (The Sygma Network, Inc)

Zip Code: 64153

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Company provides: Tool allowance, boot allowance and uniform.

Job Summary: Responsible for maintaining the organization's warehouse equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Crown and Raymond lift trucks.
• Perform all assigned planned maintenance on organizations lift trucks, batteries and accessories.
• Maintain MHE parts inventory and shop.
• Process work order in Maintenance software after completion of each job.

Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience Required: 3+ years of experience with good mechanical and electrical aptitudes, knowledge of warehouse material handling equipment, electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics, and the ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.

Experience Preferred: Technical degree, previous lift truck repair, welding experience, and knowledge of various types of testing equipment preferred.

Licenses/Certification Required: Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards, and ability to safely operate all warehouse equipment.

Technical Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Language Requirements: English

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 - 90 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Information: For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit

Overview: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Affirmative Action Statement: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.