Forklift Mechanic

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better-for-you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between.

Are you ready to make an impact on others' lives and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today.

Work Location:

99 Freeway & Waterloo

Repairs and maintains various types of forklifts, including electric and propane powered. Test forklift trucks to ensure repairs are completed correctly. Schedules and performs routine maintenance on all MHE listed above (electric jacks, electric reach trucks, electric dock forks).

• Ensure proper maintenance of all material moving equipment, including sit-down fork, stand-up fork, dock fork, pallet jacks, and sanitation equipment.
• Diagnose problems related to motors, drive brakes, electronic, and hydraulic systems.
• Tear down, repair, and reassemble equipment.
• Inspect, remove, and replace defective components and/or parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance programs on equipment.
• Identify and correct minor problems before they develop into a breakdown.
• Use of appropriate power and hand tools.
• Keep accurate records of preventative maintenance and all other work performed.
• Keep accurate records of parts used for inventory control and orders with approvals, as required.
• Communicate with supervisor/manager daily regarding changes or problems with equipment.
• Clean work area/warehouse equipment
• Other duties as required by management.

• High School Diploma/GED (preferred) or equivalent related experience
  Valid CDL.
• Must have own hand tools required for applicable areas (complete journeyman toolbox).
• Three to five years of trade school or equivalent material handling equipment maintenance experience.
• Must have electrical knowledge of AC/DC controls,
• Must have knowledge of hydraulics.
• Must have knowledge of welding and power tools.
• Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate scissor lifts.