Position: Fleet Mechanic-Forklifts

Department: Maintenance

Classification: Union

Pay: $37.94

The Company

Stanislaus Food Products is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting the finest Italian-style tomatoes and sauces for top-quality Italian restaurants and pizzerias. We currently have an opening as a Forklift Fleet Mechanic.

If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals which shares your passion for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Our Company Mission:

To attract quality-oriented restaurateurs with consistently superior tomatoes and olive oil, keep them through legendary service, and invest in talented people who share our dedication to customer success.

Primary Duties:

Full responsibility under Superintendent, Supervisor, or Head Mechanic or Lead Cannery Mechanic for inspecting and maintaining automotive equipment of all types.

• Remove and replace worn, damaged or defective parts on Forklifts and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot, tune-up and make adjustments on Forklifts.
• Must be able to use scan and diagnostic equipment.
• Must be able to disassemble, overhaul and re-assemble all mechanical parts on Forklifts and support equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, repair and replace electrical components including ignition systems.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, repair and replace hydraulic systems.
• Basic welding experience is needed.
• Maintain performance and repair records using spreadsheets.
• Maintain parts, stock and prepare requisitions for parts, tools and supplies.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Secondary Duties:

• Must follow safety rules.
• Must use all safety equipment and PPE properly.
• Repair and maintain other Distribution center and Cannery equipment as needed.

Seasonal Requirements:

• During our summertime processing season (July- September), our facilities operate 24/7
• Must be able to work any shift, 7 days a week during the summer processing season.
• Overtime is required up to 11.5 hours daily during our tomato processing season.

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Subject to a skills test, drug and background check.

Education and/ or Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years or relative experience in maintaining heavy fleet equipment and/ or forklifts.

Pay and Benefits: 

• Competitive on Industry Pay.
• Health, Vision, Dental Benefit Packages
• Retirement savings benefits including pension plan.
• Paid Vacation and Company Holidays
• 401k Program
• Other available benefits

Stanislaus Food Products is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.