Forklift Operator Job Lynden area,Washington USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Forklift Operator (Finance)

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
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

What You'll Do:

Essential Function:

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

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 train in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.
Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.)

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:

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;…