Heavy Equipment/Fork Lift Mechanic - 1st Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

They are responsible for the day-to-day repair and maintenance of diesel & propane hydraulic forklift equipment. Warehouse maintenance and minor repair including electric, plumbing, air condition, etc. Welding and cutting experience is a plus. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform daily repairs on diesel & propane forklifts. 
• Perform daily repairs on warehouse equipment dock levelers, roll-up doors, etc.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on forklifts, including inspections, oil changes, lube grease fittings, grease bearings, seals, filter replacement, brake services, etc. 
• Procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures. 
• May assist in performing minor and major building and equipment repairs. 
• Assist the supervisor in developing procedures and implementing new procedures.
• Informs the supervisor of unsafe situations for the team.
• Leads by example in demonstrating proper maintenance procedures.
• Works on miscellaneous projects as needed.
• Able to function independently, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate initiative and tact in handling all the above responsibilities.
• Adhering to the Company’s safety policies and procedures, those set out by OSHA.
• Anticipated percentage of travel - 0%-5%. 
• Additional duties as assigned. 

Education & Experience Requirement: 

• Knowledge and willingness to perform all responsibilities of each position within the team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, respectful and kind to self and others. 
• Presents a professional, positive, and helpful attitude always when interacting with customers and co-workers.  
• Resourceful, well-organized, and dependable.  
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to communicate with diverse personalities.
• Comfortable serving in a leadership role.
• Be attentive to details and be able to work and make decisions logically and independently.
• Good understanding of warehouse operation and procedures and policies. (A plus)
• Skilled in all types of building and equipment repair such as, (electrical, hydraulics, refrigeration, etc.)
• Hyster, Taylor, and Caterpillar forklift experience is a plus. 
• Intermediate skill level in Word and Excel.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Competencies: 

•  Verbal comprehension

Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical. 

• Communications Skills

Provide clear instructions/directions. 

• Reasoning skills

Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Time Management

Values time and manages time effectively. Effectively prioritizes and can manage a broad range of activities. 

• Reading/Math

Be able to read, write and perform basic math. 

 Physical Demands/Work Environment: 

• Ability to regularly stand, walk long distances, and talk and hear. 
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms to grab, handle or feel, and reach.
• Ability to occasionally sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl.
• Ability to occasionally climb ladders or stairs. 
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds, with assistance or lifting machinery as necessary. 
• Must wear Seaonus required safety PPE, Safety vest, hard hat, gloves, etc. 
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Working indoors and outdoors. 
• Excessive heat or cold, extreme weather conditions, excessive humidity or dampness or chilling. 
• Slippery and uneven walking surfaces. 
• Working around machinery with moving parts. 
• Working around moving objects, vehicles, and moving machinery/heavy equipment.