Preventive Maintenance Forklift Technician - 2nd shift, Monday - Friday 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement

• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts

• HSA with annual employer contribution

• Weekly 401(k) match

• Vacation immediately upon hire

• 8 holidays per calendar year

• Personal time after 90 days

• EAP and identity theft protection

• Tuition reimbursement

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

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Schedule: Monday through Friday 3:00 PM -11:30 PM with overtime as needed

Job Duties

1. Diagnose and repair equipment, to include electric lift trucks, liquid propane, gas, and diesel engines, electric motors, transmissions, drive axles, differentials, hydraulic systems, brake systems, steering systems, electrical systems, lifting systems, etc.

2. Rebuild and/or repair all components and systems in industrial material handling equipment and other related equipment

3. Per company safety guidelines, properly block, chock and chain equipment, and disassemble equipment as needed to facilitate major component removal and repair

4. Perform routine and operational maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run according to manufacturer's specifications

5. Perform advanced diagnostic troubleshooting and failure analysis on all components and systems

6. Perform equipment inspections to identify potential problems and safety concerns

7. Perform basic welding as necessary

8. Must be able to operate forklifts

9. Record maintenance and repair work performed by completing necessary paperwork in a timely manner

10. Complete basic and advanced technical training as assigned

11. Maintain parts and supplies needed for job completion

12. Act as a technical resource and provide support for team members, as needed.

13. Maintain a culture of safety & participate in all safety meetings

14. Perform other related duties as assigned

Basic Knowledge & Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of all equipment & operations that apply to the material handling equipment industry
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, technical knowledge and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Previous Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred
• 5+ years' experience in forklift repair or related industry
• Ability to read precision instruments such as micrometers, meters, dial indicators, bore gauges, etc.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience preferred
• Valid driver's license required

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending on a frequent basis
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Successfully pass pre-employment background and drug screening

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

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