Forklift Technician II

Primary Responsibility
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Perform routine and complex 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 troubleshooting and repair of material handling equipment and other powered industrial equipment as assigned. Provide outside service provider oversight and monitoring.

• Perform in depth troubleshooting and preventative maintenance/repair of forklift and MHE electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Rebuild and/or replace major components (i.e. mast, undercarriage, transmissions, engines/motors, etc.).
• Inspect 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.
• Conduct tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records within the CMMS system.
• Keep work area and tools 6S’d (well maintained, clean, organized, etc.) and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Share knowledge, train, and develop less experienced technicians.
• Work flexible shifts, if required, including on call.
• Perform related work and other job assignments as required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2+ years of forklift maintenance experience

OR

• 4+ 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 training in HAZMAT; obtain and maintain 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 perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnose down to the component level on material handling equipment
• 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 catwalk
• 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.