Forklift Technician

Job Description

Job Description

As a Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Technician II, you will oversee the safe operation, repairs, and preventative maintenance of MHE equipment, including electric and propane industrial forklifts, pallet jacks, hi-low lifts, scissor lifts, scrubbers/sweepers, battery charging stations and cars, and batteries, while also providing assistance to the Supervisor and Manager of Maintenance to ensure assets are managed in accordance with equipment and parts manufacturers, equipment and parts suppliers, EPA, OSHA, and applicable State and Local Codes

• Compensation starting at $26-$33/hour

• Benefits start on day one!

• Monday-Friday, 1st shift

• Check out a day in the life here: -7sWUw

You will contribute by:

• Manage the repair of the MHE, including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs and preventative maintenance.

• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM's) within manufacturer's guidelines/specifications and established timelines to include oil changes, filter changes, calibration of equipment, belts changes, inspections, adjustments, lubrication, etc.

• Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system

• Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals

• Assist the battery technicians by 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

• Assist the building and refrigeration maintenance teams. Duties will include assisting in general building repairs, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, refrigeration systems repair and maintenance, and other general maintenance activities

Your work environment may include:

• Perishable (Refrigerated) – about 28&degree;- 60&degree;

• Frozen – about -20&degree; - 0&degree;

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, internal combustion motors, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, and steering systems.

• Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems as they pertain to the preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of MHE.

• Detailed knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC systems, drive motors, power amps, and electrical controls including PLC systems.

• Detailed knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, internal combustion motors, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, suspension systems, etc.

• Experience logging work orders and PMs into computerized tracking systems.

• Experience with Crown, Raymond, and Toyota material handling equipment a plus.

We Offer

• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision)

• Company Matched 401-k

• Paid training

• Weekly Pay

• PTO and Holiday Pay offered

• Career Progression Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Health & Wellness program

• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

• Employee Assistance Program

• C&S Offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoes

You should be proficient in:

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Forklifts (Crown, Raymond, Yale)