About The Position

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Forklift Technician for their 2nd shift operations. This role is crucial for maintaining the fleet of material handling equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. The company fosters a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment, offering opportunities for skill enhancement, career growth, and a sense of accomplishment. Saddle Creek is a family-oriented company that values its employees and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

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.
  • 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, including electric lift trucks, liquid propane, gas, and diesel engines, electric motors, transmissions, drive axles, differentials, hydraulic systems, brake systems, steering systems, electrical systems, and lifting systems.
  • Rebuild and/or repair all components and systems in industrial material handling equipment and other related equipment.
  • Properly block, chock, and chain equipment according to company safety guidelines, and disassemble equipment as needed for major component removal and repair.
  • Perform routine and operational maintenance to ensure equipment runs 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.
  • 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 and 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
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