Forklift Technician I

Americold

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Albertville, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform routine repairs and preventative maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment within a warehouse. Provide general building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration support to ensure operational objectives are met.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED, along with at least 1 year of specialized forklift maintenance experience, or equivalent experience in another mechanic field. You are proficient in performing routine repairs and preventative maintenance on material handling equipment, maintaining accurate records in a CMMS system, and have basic computer skills for data entry and communication.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Forklift Maintenance

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

OSHA Standards

Preventative Maintenance

CMMS

HAZMAT

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Voltmeters

Ohmmeters

Job Description

Primary Responsibility

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:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of –20 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eye glasses. Contact lenses are prohibited when working with ammonia.
• Able to work nights and weekends.
• Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

Americold

Americold is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, with a more than 120-year legacy of innovation and reliability. With more than 230 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America – totaling approximately 1.4 billion refrigerated cubic feet – Americold ensures the safe, efficient movement of refrigerated products worldwide. Our facilities are an integral part of the global food supply chain, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers with tailored, value-added services supported by responsive and reliable supply chains. Americold delivers world-class service that creates lasting value for our customers and the communities we serve.
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