Preventive Maintenance Forklift Technician - 2nd shift, Monday - Friday 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Saddle Creek • Polk City, FL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• 5+ years’ experience in forklift repair or related industry
• Ability to read precision instruments such as micrometers, meters, dial indicators, bore gauges, etc.
• Valid driver’s license required
• Standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending on a frequent basis
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Successfully pass pre-employment background and drug screening

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment, to include electric lift trucks, liquid propane, gas, and diesel engines, electric motors, transmissions, drive axles, differentials, hydraulic systems, brake systems, steering systems, electrical systems, lifting systems, etc.
• Rebuild and/or repair all components and systems in industrial material handling equipment and other related equipment
• Per company safety guidelines, properly block, chock and chain equipment, and disassemble equipment as needed to facilitate major component removal and repair
• Perform routine and operational maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run according to manufacturer’s specifications
• Perform advanced diagnostic troubleshooting and failure analysis on all components and systems
• Perform equipment inspections to identify potential problems and safety concerns
• Perform basic welding as necessary
• Must be able to operate forklifts
• Record maintenance and repair work performed by completing necessary paperwork in a timely manner
• Complete basic and advanced technical training as assigned
• Maintain parts and supplies needed for job completion
• Act as a technical resource and provide support for team members, as needed.
• Maintain a culture of safety & participate in all safety meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED