LUB Warehouse Forklift Mechanic

Leprino Foods Company • Lubbock, TX

13d • $36 • Onsite

About The Position

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Mechanic. This position pays $36 per hour. There is an additional $1 differential for hours worked between 6pm and 6am. Weekly pay.  Summary Description: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment such as forklifts, walkie stackers, reach trucks, pallet jacks, dock and warehouse mechanical equipment.   All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience required as a mechanic
• Must demonstrate autonomy - the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Manufacturing, Quality in Food, and Quality in Dairy industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
• Perform routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance of forklifts.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to operate any other related power equipment.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Interpret manufacturer's technical manuals to perform the necessary maintenance and repairs needed.
• Troubleshoot forklift problems including brake, electrical and hydraulic systems, detect imperfections, potential problems, safety issues and/or malfunctions.
• Able to diagnose and repair mast and attachment components.
• Good working knowledge of brake systems and tire/wheel changes.
• Replace broken or defective parts from stock parts and/or order replacement parts for major repairs.
• Reassemble forklifts and make all necessary adjustments for effective and safe operation.
• Perform safety inspection of forklifts prior to being released back to the work floor.
• Cleaning of equipment and other areas as required.
• Ensure the work area and methods used in carrying out job duties meet safety requirements.
• Maintain an organized and neat work area.
• Complete legible service documents and logs for preventative maintenance tasks.
• Direct interaction with Managers and cooperates in root cause investigations, brainstorming, and corrective action.
• Strong knowledge of Warehouse SOPs
• Able to handle high stress and fast paced environment.
• Able to make calculated decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisory staff.
• Adhere to all company and regulatory GMPs.
• Comply with corporate rules and regulations.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Coordinate with other interplant departments to ensure all industrial material handling equipment is operational.

Benefits

• A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world.
• Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees.
• That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work.
• Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal.
• Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan.
• Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

What This Job Offers

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