1st Shift Forklift Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician- Forklift ensures maximum operating efficiency, maintenance and repair of forklifts and equipment in the facility. 

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to plant requests for immediate attention to forklift issues and problems.
• Maintain forklift equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Create requisitions of parts and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Troubleshoot forklift problems to include brake, electrical and hydraulic systems, detect imperfections, potential problems, safety issues and/or malfunctions.
• Diagnose and repair mast and attachment components.
• Perform safety inspection of forklifts prior to being released back to the work floor.
• Cleaning of equipment and other areas as required.
• Ensure work area and methods used in carrying out job duties meet safety requirements.
• Maintain and troubleshoot using electrical diagrams and hydraulic diagrams. 
• Maintain an organized and neat work area. 
• Perform preventative maintenance on GLC forklifts, pallet jacks, all material handling equipment, aerial lifts. 
• Repair or replace parts (broken or faulty) on all equipment. 
• Repair or replace tires and wheels when required.
• Install, program and maintain impact system on forklifts. (keytroller)
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year maintenance experience. 
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes. 
• Familiar with forklifts and related equipment. 
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Manufacturing, automotive, military or recent trade school graduates with applied skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.  
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to weld.  (TIG, MIG and Stick).
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and hydraulic drawings.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• 1 year of food manufacturing experience or more.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.  
• 2 years of forklift repair experience and/or training or more.
• SAP experience. 

Working Conditions

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