Forklift Technician III

What you'll Do
Under minimal supervision, performs advanced Forklift and other material handling equipment (MHE) repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the warehouse.

Provide maintenance support as necessary to ensure operational objectives are met.

Perform troubleshooting and repair of material handling equipment and other powered industrial equipment as assigned.

Provide outside service provider oversight and monitoring.

Essential Functions:

• Performs advanced troubleshooting and preventative maintenance/repair of Forklift and MHE electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Rebuilds and/or replaces major components (i.e., mast, undercarriage, transmissions, engines/motors, etc.).
• Inspects forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards.
• Maintains batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standards.
• Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and any other testing instruments.
• Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards.
• Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records within the CMMS system.
• Keeps work area and tools 6S'd (well maintained, clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required.
• Shares knowledge, train and develop less experienced technicians.
• Work flexible shifts, if required, including on call.
• Performs related work and other job assignments as required.

What Experience and Education You Need
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 5+ years of Forklift Maintenance Experience.
• Specialized forklift maintenance/repair training (Crown, Raymond etc.)
• Electrical/Mechanical as needed.
OR
• Required to successfully complete assigned technical training and/or mechanical-electrical courses.
• Show technical ability to perform all repair and maintenance for MHE Equipment
• Required training in HAZMAT; obtain and maintain certification.
• Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.)

What Could Set You Apart
• Experience working in a Cold Storage environment.
• Technical certification or degree.
• Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnose down to the component level on material handling equipment.
• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Physical Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them, including but not limited to frequently requiring the ability to drive a forklift, sit, hear, or talk, use close vision, use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, and type and manipulate controls.

Employees are occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel, or crouch.

Reasonable accommodation may be made for ...