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Forklift Mechanic-1st shift

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
Westfield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/22/2025

Position Overview

Keep our communities fed.

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors and communities.

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.

Job Description

  • Benefits start on day one!

  • The pay for this role is based on experience, with a range of $21 to $31 per hour, plus $1 freezer differential

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 6am-4:30pm

  • Check out a day in the life here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=80m_3-7sWUw

You will contribute by:

  • Manage the repair of the MHE, including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs and preventative maintenance.

  • Conduct preventive maintenance (PM's) within manufacturer's guidelines/specifications and established timelines to include oil changes, filter changes, calibration of equipment, belts changes, inspections, adjustments, lubrication, etc.

  • Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system

  • Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals

  • Assist the battery technicians by assisting in battery charger repairs, battery changes for MHE, repair of plugs and tips of batteries and chargers, watering and washing batteries, acid spill clean up

  • Assist the building and refrigeration maintenance teams. Duties will include assisting in general building repairs, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, refrigeration systems repair and maintenance, and other general maintenance activities

We offer: 

  •  Paid training provided          

  • Weekly Pay 

  • Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, company matched 401k) 

  • PTO and Holiday Pay offered 

  • In certain locations C&S offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoes 

  • Career Progression Opportunities 

  • Tuition Reimbursement 

  • Employee Health & Wellness program 

  • Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs 

  • Employee Assistance Program           

Your work environment may include: 

  • Frozen – about -20° - 0°

We’re searching for candidates with: 

  • Knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, internal combustion motors, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, and steering systems.

  • Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems as they pertain to the preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of MHE.

  • Detailed knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC systems, drive motors, power amps, and electrical controls including PLC systems.

  • Detailed knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, internal combustion motors, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, suspension systems, etc.

Years Of Experience

  • 2: Experience logging work orders and PMs into computerized tracking systems.

  • Experience with Crown, Raymond, and Toyota material handling equipment a plus.

  • Automotive & Industrial maintenance technicians are encouraged to apply

Every person matters. 

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.  

C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider  qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender  identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. 

The Fine Print  

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the  general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs  require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers. 

Hiring immediately, to apply text “CS” to 32543 OR visit careers.cswg.com

Qualifications

High School Diploma - General Studies, KPIs, Safety & Sanitiation, Training & Development, Values & Teamwork, Warranty

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Salary : $21 - $31

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