MHE/Forklift Maintenance Technician

Lineage • Burien, WA

12d • $25 - $42

About The Position

In this role, your primary focus will be maintaining and repairing forklifts and material handling equipment (MHE) to keep the operation running safely and efficiently. You’ll also support general facility maintenance as needed, following all safety and company guidelines. Key Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on forklifts and other MHE according to manufacturer and company standards Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues impacting equipment performance At automated sites, complete PMs and basic troubleshooting on sensors, switches, and control components (photo eyes, proximity switches, push buttons, etc.) Perform basic inspections and minor repairs on refrigeration systems (training provided as needed) Accurately document completed work, inspections, and repairs, and communicate equipment status to leadership daily Support facility and exterior maintenance tasks as needed Use hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment to fabricate or repair components Operate lifts and other motorized equipment safely while inspecting, maintaining, or repairing assets Required Experience & Skills At least 1 year of hands-on maintenance experience (or a combination of experience and trade/technical school), with a strong preference for: Forklift or MHE maintenance Industrial or building maintenance Confident using hand tools and power tools Comfortable completing preventative maintenance with minimal supervision Basic computer skills for work orders and documentation Strong communication skills and ability to work with all levels of the team Good troubleshooting skills and attention to detail Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively Work Environment & Physical Requirements Ability to work in cold storage environments (down to -20°F / -25°C) or warmer dry facilities (up to 100°F / 37°C), with provided PPE and freezer gear Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. (may vary by location) Flexibility to work different shifts or weekends as needed Comfort working around equipment noise and, at some sites, working at heights Pay Range:$24.71 - $41.68 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. 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

• At least 1 year of hands-on maintenance experience (or a combination of experience and trade/technical school), with a strong preference for: Forklift or MHE maintenance Industrial or building maintenance
• Confident using hand tools and power tools
• Comfortable completing preventative maintenance with minimal supervision
• Basic computer skills for work orders and documentation
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with all levels of the team
• Good troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively
• Ability to work in cold storage environments (down to -20°F / -25°C) or warmer dry facilities (up to 100°F / 37°C), with provided PPE and freezer gear
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. (may vary by location)
• Flexibility to work different shifts or weekends as needed
• Comfort working around equipment noise and, at some sites, working at heights

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on forklifts and other MHE according to manufacturer and company standards
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues impacting equipment performance
• At automated sites, complete PMs and basic troubleshooting on sensors, switches, and control components (photo eyes, proximity switches, push buttons, etc.)
• Perform basic inspections and minor repairs on refrigeration systems (training provided as needed)
• Accurately document completed work, inspections, and repairs, and communicate equipment status to leadership daily
• Support facility and exterior maintenance tasks as needed
• Use hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment to fabricate or repair components
• Operate lifts and other motorized equipment safely while inspecting, maintaining, or repairing assets

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