3rd Shift Forklift Technician I

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Two plus years of industrial maintenance experience on forklifts or related equipment (verifiable)
• •1 year industrial maintenance experience and have certificates of completion for formal schooling in hydraulics, electricity or electronics
• •Proficiency in three of the following seven categories: Electronic/Electrical, Battery Equipment, Other Equipment (scrubber, boomlift, etc.), Machining/Lathe/Mill, MHE Mechanical Systems, Welding, Hydraulics
• •Own set of basic hand tools
• •Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation
• •Ability to frequently lift up to 70 pounds
• •Adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling
• •Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays
• •Must be able to operate P.I.T. equipment
• •Must be able to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements
• •Must be able to work in a climate controlled atmosphere
• •Must be able to work outside of the Distribution Center which may expose them to adverse weather conditions
• •Must be able to work on a platform raised up to 60 feet
• •Must be able to be exposed to moving mechanical parts or equipment, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA
• •Must be able to handle, package, process, store, dispose or transport hazardous materials
• •Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• •Must be able to operate palletized equipment, machinery or power tools
• •Must be able to repair, maintain or monitor the performance or operation of any equipment
• •Must be able to oversee infrastructure including electric, gas, and water utilities
• •Must be able to extract, compress, process, handle, package, store, dispose, treat or transport potentially volatile, flammable, combustible chemicals
• •Must be able to work in a safe manner
• •Must follow set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety
• •Must maintain an organized work area and promote a safe working environment with the Maintenance department
• •Must follow all Company policies and procedures
• •Must be able to communicate effectively with others to minimize potential downtime of equipment
• •Must be able to complete the daily P.I.T. checklist to ensure equipment is working properly and report any defects to management and/or maintenance
• •Must be able to troubleshoot and repair all Distribution Center powered industrial trucks
• •Must be able to follow work orders to in achieving productivity
• •Must be able to develop knowledge base of different systems within the Distribution Center
• •Must be able to initiate and implement new procedures and create designs to keep present equipment/systems operating at 100% efficiency
• •Must be able to make sure workmanship is of highest quality
• •Must be able to share and express thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication skills
• •Must be able to exhibit effective listening skills and interact positively with others
• •Must be able to be diplomatic, tactful and professional in all communication and resolve conflicts in a cooperative manner
• •Must be able to use sound judgment and common sense to make competent, timely and effective decisions
• •Must be able to gather and analyze relevant information and take appropriate action
• •Must be able to look beyond the initial/surface problems to identify root causes
• •Must be able to take accountability for decisions, actions and results
• •Must be able to understand how businesses work and keep up with trends affecting current job and the organization as a whole
• •Must be able to learn quickly and analyze successes and failure to enhance job performance
• •Must be able to develop effective relationships and work cooperatively as part of a team
• •Must be able to build rapport easily and relate well to all types of people both inside and outside the organization
• •Must be able to involve others in setting objectives and making decisions
• •Must be able to willingly share resources and information with other team members
• •Must be able to define success in terms of the whole team and recognize the contributions of others
• •High School preferred

Desired Qualifications

• •High School preferred