Forklift Mechanic

Full Time

Palmer, MA, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly

JOB TITLE: Forklift Mechanic

EMPLOYER: Sherwood Lumber Corporation

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/2/2022

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for inspecting and repairing vehicles, machinery, and light trucks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects and performs maintenance on assigned equipment and facilities including but not limited to forklifts, warehouse, vehicles, and machinery.

• Performs assigned repairs and maintenance such as tune-ups and oil change, checks tires and brakes, replaces spark plugs, replace batteries, starters, lights and engages in other similar tasks.

• Identifies mechanical problems visually and/or with computer diagnostic equipment.

• Performs test on tools and equipment to ensure repairs are completed properly including test drives.

• Assists in inventory of replacement parts and equipment.

• Assists in maintaining repair log for all equipment.

• Advises Facilities and Maintenance Foreman of equipment and facilities malfunctions that may require purchase of new parts, pieces, or equipment.

• Maintains a clean, safe work area by returning tools to proper location.

• Assist in coaching new hires during the on-boarding process.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred: Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Computer skills required: Time & Labor Management System; and Electronic Mail Software (Outlook).

• Other skills required:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work closely with peers on team orientated goals.

• Ability to follow company directives and instruction.

• In-depth knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and mechanical systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.

• Occasionally exposed to the following outside weather conditions: extreme heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid.

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.