MHE Technician

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Brattleboro, VT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tech III, MHE position oversees and repairs material handling equipment (MHE), ensuring its safe operation, repair, and preventive maintenance. Equipment includes electric and propane industrial forklifts, pallet jacks, hi-low lifts, scissor lifts, scrubbers and sweepers, battery charging stations and cars, and batteries. The role supports the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager in managing assets in accordance with manufacturer and supplier requirements, EPA and OSHA standards, and applicable state and local codes. The technician also assists battery, building, and refrigeration maintenance teams. Work may include battery and charger maintenance, general building repairs, electrical troubleshooting, refrigeration system repairs, and other maintenance activities. The position works in warehouse environments that include grocery, perishable, and freezer areas. No travel is normally required, though occasional support at other facilities may involve travel.

Requirements

Extensive experience with Crown, Raymond, and Toyota material handling equipment.
Detailed knowledge of hydraulic systems, schematics, and components; AC and DC electrical systems and schematics; drive motors; power amps; electrical controls, including PLC systems; and mechanical systems such as transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, internal combustion motors, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, and suspension systems.
General knowledge of building systems, including dock doors and plates, electrical systems, and HVAC systems.
Experience using a computerized maintenance management system to log work orders and preventive maintenance.
Good mobility and ability to perform physical work involving walking, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, carrying tools and parts, and conducting inspections and mechanical repairs or replacements.
Relevant experience of 2–5 years; 4 years of MHE maintenance experience is specified.
Working knowledge of safety and sanitation practices.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturer certifications such as Raymond, Crown, or Toyota.
OSHA certification.
ASE certifications in areas such as electrical, mechanical, or braking systems.
Technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage MHE fleet repairs, monitoring and trending, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
Perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and established schedules, including oil and filter changes, equipment calibration, belt changes, inspections, adjustments, and lubrication.
Prepare concise reports of inspections, evaluations, and preventive maintenance procedures, and communicate clearly with management.
Log time and materials for repairs and preventive maintenance in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) daily.
Communicate pertinent equipment operation and maintenance information daily to departmental management and other maintenance teams.
Maintain and clean maintenance and work areas daily.
Interpret plans, specifications, schematics, and operating and maintenance manuals for the systems being overseen.
Assist the manager or supervisor with standard operating procedures, daily work schedules, and duty cycles for MHE and battery repairs and maintenance.
Assist with managing outside battery, MHE, and electrical contractors performing service, repair, or new contract work.
Assist management with project budgets and annual capital and operating expense budgets.
Assist battery technicians with charger repairs, MHE battery changes, repair of battery and charger plugs and tips, battery watering and washing, acid spill cleanup, battery rack cleaning, battery area cleaning, and other general maintenance.
Assist building and refrigeration maintenance teams with general building repairs, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, refrigeration system repair and maintenance, and other general maintenance.