Forklift Maintenance Technician

Customized Distribution Service•Richmond Hill, GA

About The Position

Execute goals and objectives set by the Operations management team to help keep the facility neat, clean, and safe. Perform light facility maintenance, keep warehouse operations areas free of debris and hazards, prepare waste products for recycling, and support operational and food safety initiatives by maintaining clean and tidy facilities. Diagnose, service, and repair fleet equipment, and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on production and facility equipment. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; manufacturing, automotive, military, or recent trade school graduate.
Valid state driver's license and valid Class B license.
Forklift repair experience and certification, preferably Crown.
Ability to read and understand hydraulic and electrical schematics.
Experience in building maintenance, such as dock levelers and doors.
Basic knowledge of cleaning products and their applications.
Ability to operate warehouse cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with colleagues and vendors, including the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, and make formal presentations in meetings and training environments.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; correctly read, interpret, and process lengthy strings of digits; and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods; stand, walk, and push heavy cleaning equipment for extended periods; handle and manipulate items and tools; speak and hear; walk and reach; use near and distant vision while operating equipment; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and repeatedly lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to withstand weather-dependent extreme temperatures and work around fumes, odors, chemicals, and loud noises.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Perform routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance on material-handling equipment (MHE).
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Crown forklifts to Crown standards.
Maintain the MHE fleet, including batteries and chargers.
Maintain an organized and clean work environment.
Source vendor quotes and manage projects.
Enter all work orders in the Fleetstats system.
Maintain parts consignment.
Perform general maintenance of interior and exterior grounds.
Maintain BRC compliance.
Follow all CDS safety policies.
Perform light facility maintenance and keep warehouse areas free of debris, clutter, and hazards.
Prepare warehouse operations waste products for recycling.
Maintain facility cleanliness to support operational and food safety initiatives.
Diagnose, service, and repair fleet, production, and facility equipment.