Forklift Technician I

Americold•Fairfield, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform routine 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 basic troubleshooting and repair of material handling equipment and other powered industrial equipment as assigned. Perform general refrigeration, dock door/leveler, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance as needed. Inspects and performs routine repair of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards. Maintain 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. Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed. Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards. Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records within the CMMS system. Keeps work area 6S’d (clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required. Performs other maintenance related work and job assignments as required. Able to work flexible shifts if required, including on call.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
1+ year of Forklift Maintenance Experience OR Completion of Specialized Forklift Maintenance/Repair training (Crown, Raymond, etc.) OR 2+ years of other mechanic experience in lieu of specialized Forklift experience (i.e. auto, diesel, truck/trailer mechanic experience)
Required to successfully complete assigned technical training and/or mechanical-electrical courses
Required train in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification
Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Cold Storage environment
Specialized Forklift maintenance/repair training (Crown, Raymond etc)
Technical certification or degree
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose down to the component level on material handling equipment
Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Responsibilities

Perform routine 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 basic troubleshooting and repair of material handling equipment and other powered industrial equipment as assigned
Perform general refrigeration, dock door/leveler, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance as needed
Inspects and performs routine repair of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards
Maintain 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
Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed
Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards
Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records within the CMMS system
Keeps work area 6S’d (clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required
Performs other maintenance related work and job assignments as required
Able to work flexible shifts if required, including on call