Forklift Technician

What You'll Do:

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.

• Inspects and performs routine repair of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards.
• Maintains batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standards.
• Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and other testing instruments.
• Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and uses tools and equipment carefully as instructed.
• Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure OSHA 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.
• Able to work flexible shifts if required, including on call.

Candidates may qualify if they meet any of the following:

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of forklift maintenance experience.
• Completion of specialized forklift maintenance/repair training (Crown, Raymond, etc.).
• Two or more years of other mechanic experience (auto, diesel, truck/trailer) and completion of assigned technical training and/or mechanical–electrical courses, HAZMAT certification, and basic computer skills.

• 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 component level on material handling equipment.
• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• May be required to tolerate a working environment with inside controlled temperatures of
  -20°F and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 35 ft. and 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 include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception, naturally or with eyew glasses. Contact lenses are prohibited when working with ammonia.
• Able to work nights and weekends.
• Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam.

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 to $24.00/hr.

Americold is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on job-related criteria and without regard to any legally prohibited classification or status, consistent with applicable law.

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