Maintenance Technician (MHE/Forklift Focus)

Lineage • Portland, OR

1d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a hands-on technician who enjoys keeping equipment running and solving mechanical challenges? We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician with forklift/MHE experience to join our team and help keep our operation running safely and efficiently. What You’ll Do In this role, you’ll focus on maintaining and repairing material handling equipment (MHE)—including forklifts—while also supporting general facility maintenance. Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on forklifts and other MHE (top priority) Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment throughout the facility Support facility maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and structural repairs Inspect, maintain, and perform basic repairs on refrigeration systems Complete daily inspections, documentation, and maintenance reports Partner with leadership to communicate equipment status and improvements Additional Responsibilities Operate tools and equipment such as power tools, lifts, and welding/cutting equipment Safely use motorized lifts and rental equipment as needed What We’re Looking For 1+ year of maintenance experience (or trade school) in areas like: Forklift/MHE maintenance (preferred) Building/facilities maintenance Refrigeration systems (ammonia, Freon, or CO₂ is a plus) Experience with or willingness to learn preventive maintenance programs Comfortable using hand and power tools Basic computer skills for tracking work and reporting Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to prioritize tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced environment Comfortable communicating with team members at all levels Work Environment & Physical Requirements Ability to work in varying temperatures (from freezer environments as low as -20°F to warmer areas) with provided PPE Ability to lift 50 lbs or more, depending on the task Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including overtime or weekends as needed Some locations may have loud environments or require working at heights Why Join Us? Stable, full-time schedule with consistent hours Opportunity to grow your technical skills across MHE, facilities, and refrigeration systems Be part of a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement Why Lineage? This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members. Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law. Benefits Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year. More vacancies in the Netherlands Not sure which role is right for you? Let us do the work! Share your contact information and a resume or CV. A member of our recruiting team will reach out to you to explore roles we think could be a good match. At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain. If you are having trouble applying, contact our Human Resources team here: Contact Us | Lineage Logistics At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.

Requirements

• 1+ year of maintenance experience (or trade school) in areas like: Forklift/MHE maintenance (preferred) Building/facilities maintenance Refrigeration systems (ammonia, Freon, or CO₂ is a plus)
• Experience with or willingness to learn preventive maintenance programs
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Basic computer skills for tracking work and reporting
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable communicating with team members at all levels
• Ability to work in varying temperatures (from freezer environments as low as -20°F to warmer areas) with provided PPE
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more, depending on the task
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including overtime or weekends as needed
• Some locations may have loud environments or require working at heights

Nice To Haves

• Forklift/MHE maintenance (preferred)
• Refrigeration systems (ammonia, Freon, or CO₂ is a plus)

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on forklifts and other MHE (top priority)
• Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment throughout the facility
• Support facility maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and structural repairs
• Inspect, maintain, and perform basic repairs on refrigeration systems
• Complete daily inspections, documentation, and maintenance reports
• Partner with leadership to communicate equipment status and improvements
• Operate tools and equipment such as power tools, lifts, and welding/cutting equipment
• Safely use motorized lifts and rental equipment as needed

Benefits

• Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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