Forklift Technician/Equipment Mechanic

Berry Material Handling•Wichita, KS

19d

About The Position

Berry Material Handling is a full service dealership. We sell, rent, service and repair new and used Yale and Hyster forklift lines. Berry Material Handling also distributes and installs material handling and industrial equipment. Berry Material Handling - Wichita is looking for an experienced forklift technician/mechanic with strong hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting experience, who is field and/or shop ready! We provide in-house, paid training. If you're a forklift technician looking for a change, apply today! Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00, no weekends! Hourly Paid Position - No More Flat Rate!

Requirements

Strong potential to develop good mechanical skills, good communication skills, and safe work habits
Electric forklift experience a plus
Be able to work independent of direct supervision in a field environment
Contribution to spirit of teamwork and cooperation through the branch location, specifically with parts personnel and other service technicians
A technical school or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs is preferred, but not required
Valid driver's license; clean MVR
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate construction equipment.
Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50-100 pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 20-50 pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 10-20 pounds
Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, grasp or pull and lift objects.
Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, kneel, stoop, couch, and crawl
Consistently exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking valued

Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective repair of machine components in the field, at high levels of quality
Recondition and repair equipment and components
Plan methods and sequence of performing repairs assigned
Pre-order all parts and materials required to perform assigned repairs
Effect the repairs in a safe and effective manner
Ensure all repairs complete as assigned and the cosmetic appearance are up to standards
Maintain the work area in a clean and safe condition
Maintain good working records for time, parts, supplies, and outside purchases in repairs
Ensure all records are legible and in compliance with established methods
Report all record keeping daily from the field, even when not returning daily to the company
Maintain shop tools, equipment and vehicles
Maintain personal appearance in a professional and neat condition.
Wear all personal protective equipment, as required; and urges others to do so.
All communications with customers and co-workers are conducted in a manner reflecting respect and integrity
Perform inspections required to determine cause of failure is done following established guidelines and are completed with the cause identified

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
Christmas Savings Program
Paid Vacation and Flex Time
Matching 401K Plan
Profit Sharing and Bonus Program
Short and Long-term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Critical Care and Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Training
Many opportunities for advancement (We prefer to promote from within)
Family friendly company
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.