3rd Shift Forklift Technician I

Dollar Tree • Maquoketa, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, troubleshoots and repairs all Distribution Center powered industrial trucks. Troubleshoots and repairs all Powered Industrial Equipment under time constraints. Follows work orders to in achieving productivity. Develops knowledge base of different systems within the Distribution Center. Initiates and implements new procedures and creates designs to keep present equipment/systems operating at 100% efficiency. Communicates effectively with others to minimize potential downtime of equipment. Makes sure workmanship is of highest quality. Completes the daily P.I.T. checklist to ensure equipment is working properly and report any defects to management and/or maintenance. Operates P.I.T. equipment in a safe manner. Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety. Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment with the Maintenance department. Follows all Company policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School preferred.
• Two plus years of industrial maintenance experience on forklifts or related equipment (verifiable) or one of the following equivalents: 1 year industrial maintenance experience and have certificates of completion for formal schooling in hydraulics, electricity or electronics.
• Must have own set of basic hand tools.
• Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• These tasks require the ability to frequently lift up to 70 pounds.
• The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Team Member will operate P.I.T. equipment.
• Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift Technician III must be proficient in three of the following seven categories. (1) Electronic/Electrical, (2) Battery Equipment, (3) Other Equipment (scrubber, boomlift, etc.), (4), Machining/Lathe/Mill, (5) MHE Mechanical Systems, (6) Welding and (7) Hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, troubleshoots and repairs all Distribution Center powered industrial trucks.
• Troubleshoots and repairs all Powered Industrial Equipment under time constraints.
• Follows work orders to in achieving productivity.
• Develops knowledge base of different systems within the Distribution Center.
• Initiates and implements new procedures and creates designs to keep present equipment/systems operating at 100% efficiency.
• Communicates effectively with others to minimize potential downtime of equipment.
• Makes sure workmanship is of highest quality.
• Completes the daily P.I.T. checklist to ensure equipment is working properly and report any defects to management and/or maintenance.
• Operates P.I.T. equipment in a safe manner.
• Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety.
• Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment with the Maintenance department.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

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