Maintenance Technician – Forklift Maintenance

Job Summary

Do you want to be a part of an engaging and healthy workplace culture based upon shared Core Values and professional development? Do you want to work for a rapidly growing industry leader? If so, join our team at WebstaurantStore located in the Good Life City of Albany, GA!

At our Albany, GA facility, we pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, fun and productive workplace culture based upon our Core Values: Embracing an Entrepreneurial Spirit, Possessing a Passion for Excellence and Doing the Right Thing. We highly value our employees and to show appreciation, we also offer several events and opportunities for our team members each year including but not limited to monthly appreciation lunches, employee recognition awards, team-building activities and more! We also focus heavily on the development of our team members at every level through various avenues such as soft skill development, internal growth opportunities and specialized leadership training programs.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, a competitive medical/dental insurance package, 401K match, and wellness programs. We also offer several perks such as a gym membership reimbursement, warehouse-wide team building activities, opportunities for bonuses, and much more!

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for various duties related to the overall maintenance and operations of the warehouse and property. Ability to diagnose, adjust, repair, and preventive maintenance of forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, golf carts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the repair of various pieces of warehouse equipment, including conveyor belts and forklifts, and the periodic movement and upkeep of racking.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues on mobile equipment, including brakes, suspension, and hydraulic systems.
• Communicate with manager regarding needed repairs through warranty or repairs that are outside the certification level of the associate.
• Ensure that all equipment batteries are watered and maintained per manufacturer recommend maintenance intervals
• Support a variety of maintenance projects related to operational improvements and preventative maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Maintain the warehouse yard, including the upkeep and disposal of pallets / skids
• Operate various pieces of equipment, including forklifts and floor scrubbers
• Report any forklift issues to the team lead or manager promptly to ensure they are properly resolved
• Maintain a clean work area, including the removal of empty boxes from bins or aisles as needed
• Communicate regularly with management to ensure that all equipment is in working order and the Company maintains a safe work environment
• Maintain a log of repairs to track cost of operation by equipment number
• Make recommendations for repair, rebuild, and replace of key components and equipment as needed
• Maintain and keep track of equipment as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned
• Complete assigned PMs and corrective work in a safe and timely manner.
• Complete assigned work orders and enter data in CMMS (Computer Managed Maintenance System)
• Help train coworkers in your area of expertise.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a distribution environment; maintenance experience and forklift certification preferred
• Minimum of 1 year forklift maintenance experience
• Factory Certification for equipment maintenance
  
  

Education

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Desired Traits

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work safely unsupervised, with others, and alone in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence.
• Mechanical and electrical training is required
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC (Programmable Logic Control) and VFD (Variable Frequency Drives) issues.
• Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations.
• Strong knowledgeable in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
• Ability to work with electrical conduit and pull electrical conductors
• Knowledge of conveyor systems, electrical and mechanical.
• Lighting repair experience. 120v and 277v
• Must be able to complete PMs and repair assets.
  
  

Company Overview

The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Company Discounts
• AT&T & Verizon Discount
• Bonus Opportunities
  
  

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices