1st Shift Forklift Technician

General Summary: 
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on the distribution center’s industrial machinery, equipment, grounds and structures and assists skilled maintenance personnel with repairs in a safe and professional manner.  Also, supports operations the Battery room and Sweeper scrubber duties. 

Shift: Monday through Friday 5am to 3:30pm

Pay: $26/hr
 
Essential Job Functions: 

• Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety and safety of the DC associates. 

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment (e.g., lift trucks, pneumatic systems, material handling equipment, hydraulic equipment, dock equipment, electronic and electrical equipment, etc.) according to procedures. 

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on complex material handling systems. 

• Perform maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair of facility systems including fire control systems, alarm systems, 2 way radio systems, and dock door systems. 

• Troubleshoot basic problems with equipment where the repair is visible or obvious. 

• Assist other maintenance technicians in the repair and maintenance of equipment. 

• Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment with the Maintenance department. 

• Communicate with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, associates). 

• Complete work orders, records, logs and other written or computer-based documents according to established procedures. 

• Operate material handling equipment, battery equipment, moving machinery, and other powered equipment. 

  
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements: 

• High School diploma or equivalent, trade school preferred 

• 1 year of experience repairing/maintaining mechanical or electrical equipment in an industrial or non-industrial setting OR two years related vocational training 

• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools operation 

• Ability to understand maintenance manuals and electrical equipment blueprints 

• Preferred experience with 3-phase 480-volt industrial electrical systems and motor controls Experience 

• Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays. 

• Customer service oriented