Forklift Technician

Naumann/Hobbs is looking for YOU to fill our Forklift Technician position in the DWF area.

We are the largest Material Handling Equipment Company in the Southwest. Naumann/Hobbs Material Handling, Inc. sells, rents, services, and supplies parts on an extensive line of material handling products. We are a staple in the Valley with almost 70 years of business experience and over 100 million in annual sales.

This position is designated as safety sensitive. The Forklift Technician will be responsible for proper functioning and operation of forklifts. Such mechanics are mostly hired by warehouses, shipping docks, manufacturing houses and other such facilities to ensure the proper transshipment of goods and materials. Individuals for jobs of this genre require being well acquainted with the safety and industrial regulations for operating such vehicles.

What you will do:

• Conducting regular service and inspection of all forklifts.
• Ensuring that the equipment is functioning smoothly and is safe for operating.
• Interacting with forklift drivers to know of any malfunctions in the forklifts.
• Test driving the forklifts to detect issues and repairing the same.
• Maintaining a record of the service cycles and the part changes made in the truck.
• Following all safety norms laid down by the industry for work related functions.
• Placing requisitions for spare parts.
• Ensuring the proper handling of all repair tools and testing equipment’s.
• Following all orders and tasks as assigned by the supervising manager.
• Additional duties as required by manager.

Competencies Skills and Abilities: 

• Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to

considerable variety in the workplace.

• Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check,

controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations

• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must provide excellent written skills.
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing

work tasks.

Education and Experience:

•  Mechanical abilities
• Forklift Operator Training Certificate
• PC skills required
• Must have a valid Driver License

Physical Demands:

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands in a grip motion with the ability to hold and control tools.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, sit, squat, and crawl under equipment, and to ascend & descend a ladder.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to push and pull up to 50 pounds.  
• The employee is occasionally required to lift 50 pounds and to be able to lift and carry 45 pounds.
• The employee must be able to work around fumes, odors, chemicals and/or loud noises.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The employee may be required to operate a forklift with appropriate certification(s).
• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position". A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment can range from moderate to a noise level representative of an industrial workspace.
• The employee may be exposed to sunlight as not all work is performed in a covered shop environment.

What will we do for you:

• Positive work environment that encourages growth and offers a work/life balance
• Monday - Friday work week
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401K
• Short- and Long-Term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation and Sick time
• Discounts at major retailers and more

Naumann/Hobbs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening check.