3rd Shift Forklift Technician I

Family Dollar • Maquoketa, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, troubleshoots and repairs all Distribution Center powered industrial trucks.

Requirements

• 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

• High School preferred.
• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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