Material Handling Equipment Technician

Position Overview

As a Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Technician, you will repair and maintain electric and propane industrial lift trucks, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and/or cherry pickers. You will follow manuals and use hand tools, power tools, and knowledge of electrical, power transmission, brake, and other mechanical systems.

Earn $22-$26 per hour

Sunday-Wednesday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

53 Summit Lock Road, Westfield, MA 01085

• Manage the repair of the MHE, including monitoring, trending, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PMs) within manufacturer’s guidelines/specifications and established timelines to include oil changes, filter changes, calibration of equipment, belt changes, inspections, adjustments, lubrication, etc.
• Log time and materials into the computerized maintenance management system.
• Interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals.
• Assist battery technicians with battery charger repairs, battery changes for MHE, repair of plugs and tips of batteries and chargers, watering and washing batteries, and acid spill cleanup.
• Assist the building and refrigeration maintenance teams with general building repairs, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, refrigeration system repair and maintenance, and other general maintenance activities.

• No travel required.
• Warehouse environment:
  Freezer (-20°F to 0°F).

• Knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, internal combustion motors, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, suspension systems.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems as they pertain to preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of MHE.
• Detailed knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical schematics (AC and DC), drive motors, power amplifiers, and electrical controls including PLC systems.

• 0-2 years of experience logging work orders and PMs into computerized tracking systems.
• Experience with Crown, Raymond, and Toyota material handling equipment is a plus.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Paid training provided.
• Weekly pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, company‑matched 401(k)).
• PTO and holiday pay offered.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Employee health & wellness program.
• Employee discounts / purchasing programs.
• Employee assistance program.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.