Forklift Mechanic

Primary Responsibility :

Under close supervision, performs routine general maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse.

Maintenance areas include electricity, plumbing, lift truck, refrigeration, ammonia, and carpentry.

What You'll Do :

• Performs basic repair and adjustment of refrigeration system, doors, dock boards, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA Standards.

• Cleans, changes, and lubricates bearings, gears, and other machinery parts using rags, brushes, and grease gun.

• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.

• Maintain batteries and chargers in working order in accordance withy OSHA Standard.

• Conducts test of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and operational standards.

• Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records.

• Follow attendance policy, show up show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.

• Assist answering security alarm calls as needed.

• Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required.

• Performs related work and other job assignments as required.

What Experience and Education You Need :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

• Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude required.

• Candidates with RETA courses preferred.

However, as a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to complete (4) courses during the first 12 months.

• HAZMAT trained candidates are preferred.

However, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to be trained in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.

• Must have basic level knowledge of OSHA PSM program

• 2 years maintenance mechanic experience.

What Could Set You Apart :

• Knowledge of general warehouse practices.

• Strong communication skills.

• Mathematical and documentation skills necessary.

• Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and diagrams.

• Must be able to work flexible shifts if required, including on-call.

• Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor.

• Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance trades.

• ISO knowledge preferred

• Knowledge of SAP preferred.

• Microsoft knowledge preferred.

• Forklift certification.

Physical Requirements :

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of -15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (includ...