Forklift Technician I

Under general supervision, perform routine Forklift and other material handling equipment (MHE) repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the warehouse. Provide maintenance support as necessary to ensure operational objectives are met. Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of material handling equipment and other powered industrial equipment as assigned. Perform general refrigeration, dock door/leveler, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance as needed. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Inspects and performs routine repair of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards 

• Maintain batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standards 

• Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and any other testing instruments 

• Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed 

• Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards 

• Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records within the CMMS system 

• Keeps work area 6S’d (clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required 

• Performs other maintenance related work and job assignments as required. 

• Able to work flexible shifts if required, including on call 

What Experience and Education You Need: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)  

• 1+ year of Forklift Maintenance Experience 

OR 

• Specialized Forklift Maintenance/Repair training (Crown, Raymond etc) 

OR 

• 2+ years of other mechanic experience in lieu of specialized Forklift experience (i.e. auto, diesel, truck/trailer mechanic experience).  

• Required to successfully complete assigned technical training and/or mechanical-electrical courses. 

• Required train in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification. 

• Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.)

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What Could Set You Apart: 

• Experience working in a Cold Storage environment

• Specialized Forklift maintenance/repair training (Crown, Raymond etc)

• Technical certification or degree

• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose down to the component level on material handling equipment.

• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Physical Requirements

Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).

Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.

Able to work in confined areas.

Able to climb ladders and stairs.

Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.

Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.

Able to operate hand and power tools safely.

Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. (Use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia.)

Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.

Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.

Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.

Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability status, as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.