Forklift Mechanic

General Summary:
Performs all maintenance-related work assignments to ensure all electric and combustion are appropriately maintained in safe and reliable working order. Completes all scheduled preventative maintenance/work assignments and supports final repair results with detailed documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs unassisted routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on various electrical and combustion forklifts, Order chasers, air compressors, and other equipment for the entire facility.
• Maintains assigned tools and supports the accurate inventory of all company-supplied tools.
• Maintains high-quality appearance of the equipment, building, and grounds.
• Updates maintenance forklift assignment records via the computerized maintenance management system.
• Perform minor welding tasks with electrical welding equipment, and be knowledgeable of all safety practices relating to welding processes.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in on-the-job training for all skill types involved with the maintenance and repair of equipment and the facility.
• Resolves minor conveyor system variations and malfunctions.
• Resolve minor electric/combustion forklift malfunctions.
• Safety focus.
• Abide by all company safety and conduct requirements.
• Will switch over to the facility maintenance crew on occasions when needed as per the needs of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Able to adjust readily to change and adapt as needed.
• Able to answer phones and greet the public friendly and courteously.
• Able to build solid, effective working relationships with others.
• Able to work constructively under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
• Able to effectively use relevant material handling equipment.
• Able to execute oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Able to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Able to provide courteous, timely service when addressing customer questions and concerns.
• Able to read technical journals.
• Able to remain on feet for extended periods.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards of the trade and necessary safety precautions.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of one year experience where primary assignment as a multi-craft maintenance mechanic assistant.
• Basic AC & DC electricity.
• Experience repairing and maintaining essential mechanical devices required.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to bend, crawl, and do some lifting.
• Able to carry.
• Able to climb.
• Able to kneel.
• Able to walk between buildings/work areas.
• Distribution center environment
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to high noise levels.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Exposure to cloudy conditions.
• Occasional non-standard work hours or overtime as business requires.
• On-call availability is required, as necessary.
• Able to identify colors visually