Forklift Technician III

Americold • Pedricktown, NJ

8h

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, performs advanced 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 troubleshooting and repair of material handling
equipment and other powered industrial equipment as assigned. Provide outside
service provider oversight and monitoring.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 5+ years of Forklift Maintenance Experience.
• Specialized forklift maintenance/repair training (Crown, Raymond etc.)
• Electrical/Mechanical as needed.
• Required to successfully complete assigned technical training and/or mechanical-electrical courses.
• Show technical ability to perform all repair and maintenance for MHE Equipment
• Required training in HAZMAT; obtain and maintain certification.
• Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a Cold Storage environment.
• Technical certification or degree.
• Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnose down to the component level on material handling equipment.
• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced troubleshooting and preventative maintenance/repair of Forklift and MHE electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Rebuilds and/or replaces major components (i.e., mast, undercarriage, transmissions, engines/motors, etc.).
• Inspects forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards.
• Maintains 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.
• Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards.
• Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records within the CMMS system.
• Keeps work area and tools 6S’d (well maintained, clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required.
• Shares knowledge, train and develop less experienced technicians.
• Work flexible shifts, if required, including on call.
• Performs related work and other job assignments as required.

Benefits

• Our associates know the answer to the question What’s in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

What This Job Offers

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