Forklift Maintenance Technician

Plastipak Packaging • Havre de Grace, MD

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About The Position

The Forklift Maintenance Technician inspects, maintains, and repairs forklifts, material handling equipment, dock doors, and other facilities maintenance equipment to support safe and efficient operations. The role also tracks material handling equipment and parts inventory and purchases appropriate parts. The position works Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience maintaining forklifts or other material handling equipment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and/or repairing material handling equipment, industrial equipment, or heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and fuel systems, with troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment maintenance manuals, schematics, and repair procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on forklifts, material handling equipment, dock doors, and other facilities equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and defects, recommend repairs, and perform necessary repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, work orders, and parts usage records.
• Conduct operational and safety checks after repairs to verify proper equipment performance.
• Keep the forklift repair area organized, clean, and safe by performing housekeeping duties and maintaining 6S standards.
• Interface with appropriate service providers to obtain timely and accurate repair quotes.
• Maintain applicable equipment and parts inventory.
• Submit requisitions for parts and services as needed, in accordance with policy.
• Follow company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, operational practices, and procedures.
• Perform additional maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit-sharing feature
• Paid time off, starting at 80 hours within the first year, with subsequent increases
• Paid company holidays
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel assistance
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED