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Forklift/Industrial Equipment Technician
Full-Time | Monday - Friday
Make an Impact at Natural Choice Foods (NCF)
At Natural Choice Foods (NCF), our mission is to enhance our customers’ lives by supplying food at extreme value through world-class operations, quality earnings, and supply chain excellence. With over 25 years of industry expertise, we are a trusted partner in the secondary food market, collaborating with a wide range of food suppliers to address excess inventory challenges, reduce food waste, and improve profitability, all while ensuring brand protection and reliability.
NCF manages over 200 supplier and customer transactions each week, specializing in repackaging private-label products under a proprietary house brand for resale. Our cutting-edge packaging facility, in-house logistics team, and network of five company-owned retail outlets in West Michigan allow us to deliver end-to-end solutions tailored to our partners' evolving needs.
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. Food waste is a growing problem for companies, the planet, and people—and we’re changing that. We work with hundreds of secondary market stores across 35 states, ensuring surplus and overproduced food finds brand-safe sales channels instead of going to waste.
About the Role
The Industrial Equipment Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the reliability and safety of equipment across our facilities and retail locations. This hands-on position is responsible for installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing industrial machinery, powered industrial trucks, and dock equipment. The technician also leads preventative maintenance efforts, emergency repairs, and minor facility maintenance while upholding strict safety standards. Additionally, this role provides guidance and training to employees on proper equipment use to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- A collaborative and supportive work culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The chance to maintain and improve the functionality, safety, and reliability of our facilities and equipment.
Who You Are:
- You have a strong mechanical aptitude and enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment issues.
- You are safety-focused, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and workplace standards.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities with ease.
- You are detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs.
- You are a proactive problem solver who takes ownership of maintenance initiatives.
A Sample of the Role:
- Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on Powered Industrial Equipment (e.g., forklifts, scissor lifts, electric pallet jacks, and floor scrubbers) to ensure operational efficiency.
- Maintain and repair Dock Equipment (e.g., dock levelers, restraints, dock doors, stretch wrappers, balers, high-speed doors) to minimize downtime and ensure safety.
- Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Conduct minor facility maintenance, including painting, plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry.
- Lead training programs on the safe operation of industrial equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and inventory of spare parts.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
- Collaborate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and scheduled maintenance.
Your Natural Ingredients to Win:
- 3 years of experience as an Industrial Equipment Technician or similar role.
- High school diploma or equivalent (technical certifications are a plus).
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple work sites.
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards (OSHA 10 certification is a plus).
- Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and security systems is beneficial.
- Forklift and electric pallet jack certifications (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong communication skills and ability to train employees on equipment safety and use.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and respond to emergencies as needed.
If you're ready to take ownership of equipment maintenance to keep our operations running smoothly, apply today!
Benefits of an Industrial Equipment Technician
Start on the Date of Hire:
- Weekly Pay
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Eligible following employment requirements:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage (30 days of employment)
- 401(k) with company match (6 months of employment)
- Paid Parental Leave (12 months of employment)
Compensation:
- $24-$26, based on experience and qualifications
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NCF is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Do you need any disability-related accommodations or other considerations in the application process? Notify our human resources department upon submitting your application by email at hr@naturalchoicefoods.com.
Salary : $24 - $26
