Forklift Technician

Fastenal • Edwardsville, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Fastenal is hiring a full-time Forklift Technician at its distribution center in Edwardsville, Kansas. The technician repairs and maintains powered industrial vehicles on site and assists the maintenance crew with preventive and reactive maintenance. The role involves maintaining service records and spare-parts inventory, supporting safety initiatives, and following health, safety, and sustainability requirements. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility and extra time as needed.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.
• Be highly motivated, self-directed, and customer-service oriented.
• Be able to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule and extra time as needed.
• Demonstrate the company’s core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
• Be able to lift, slide, carry, and lower packages typically weighing 25–50 pounds and sometimes up to 100 pounds.
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam only).

Nice To Haves

• Experience navigating electrical schematics.
• A vocational certificate in mechanical or electrical repair, or at least two years of PIV repair experience.
• Aptitude and willingness to service industrial batteries and chargers.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various makes of forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles (PIVs).
• Perform assigned planned maintenance on PIVs.
• Maintain spare-parts inventory.
• Maintain accurate service records through a work-order system.
• Support, promote, and lead safety initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Comply with health, safety, and sustainability rules and expectations.
• Participate in activities and programs that support the company’s health, safety, and sustainability objectives.
• Complete and practice environmental health and safety training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed