Forklift Technician

Talent Acquisition Professional | Industrial Maintenance & Engineering | Supply Chain | Cold Storage | Food & Beverage

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature‑controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose.

We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well‑being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

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.

• Inspect and perform 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.
• Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and other testing instruments.
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.
• Conduct tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records within the CMMS system.
• Keep work area 6S’d (clean, organized, etc.) and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Perform other maintenance related work and job assignments as required.
• Able to work flexible shifts if required, including on call.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1+ year of forklift maintenance experience.
• Specialized forklift maintenance/repair training (Crown, Raymond, etc).
• 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 to train in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.
• Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.).

• 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.
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Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• 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.

The Company’s good‑faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $19.25 – $24.00 hourly. Rates may vary based on work location.

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values‑driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

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$19.25/hr - $24.00/hr