Entry Level Mechanic

Berry Material Handling • Salina, KS

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About The Position

Berry Material Handling is a full-service dealership that sells, rents, services, and repairs new and used Yale and Hyster forklifts, and distributes and installs material handling and industrial equipment. The company is seeking candidates interested in beginning or continuing a mechanic career, including people with no prior experience and experienced technicians from automotive, truck, marine, gas, diesel, or electric fields. In-house paid training is provided. This is an hourly-paid position rather than flat-rate work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends.

The mechanic repairs machine components and prepares the parts and materials needed for assigned repairs. The role requires safe and effective work practices, maintaining clean and safe work areas, tools, equipment, and vehicles, keeping accurate repair records, and communicating respectfully and professionally with customers and coworkers. Employees are expected to wear required personal protective equipment and encourage others to do so.

Requirements

• Strong potential to develop mechanical skills, communication skills, and safe work habits.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including handling equipment and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Technical school training or equivalent mechanical repair experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience as an automotive, truck, marine, gas, diesel, or electric technician is welcomed; all experience levels are considered.

Responsibilities

• Repair machine components effectively.
• Pre-order the parts and materials needed to complete assigned repairs.
• Perform repairs safely and effectively.
• Keep the work area clean and safe.
• Maintain accurate records of time, parts, supplies, and outside purchases associated with repairs.
• Maintain shop tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Maintain a professional and neat personal appearance.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and encourage others to do so.
• Communicate with customers and coworkers respectfully and with integrity.
• Work cooperatively with branch personnel, including parts personnel and other service technicians.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Boot and safety glasses reimbursement.
• Christmas savings program.
• Paid vacation and flex time.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Profit-sharing and bonus program.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Critical care and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid training.
• Opportunities for advancement, with a preference for promoting from within.
• Family-friendly company.

What This Job Offers

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