Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Lead

Lineage Logistics LLC; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking an MHE Lead to act as the senior technical resource for the site's powered industrial truck maintenance program. You will lead advances in diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs while coordinating daily maintenance activities and prioritizing work orders to minimize downtime.

The role involves supporting continuous improvement initiatives, developing in-house maintenance programs, and providing technical guidance to technicians.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience maintaining electric powered industrial trucks (forklifts)
• Advanced troubleshooting across electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and electronic control systems
• Ability to coordinate maintenance activities, prioritize competing demands, and work independently
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work orders and history
• Training will be provided as required
• Ability to research technical documentation and manufacturer resources to resolve complex equipment issues with minimal supervision
• Valid Class 5 Quebec Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

• Perform all responsibilities of the MHE Technician I position.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily maintenance activities based on equipment criticality and operational requirements.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely completion of PMs and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Review, prioritize, and monitor CMMS work orders to ensure accurate documentation and timely completion.
• Coordinate third-party service providers and verify quality of completed work.
• Receive and coordinate emergency service calls during scheduled on-call rotations, using sound judgment to triage equipment failures and determine appropriate response priorities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to MHE Technician I personnel.
• Analyze recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support inventory management, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with maintenance of additional warehouse equipment as the maintenance program expands.

Skills

Electric powered trucks

Advanced troubleshooting

Coordination of maintenance

Organizational skills

CMMS utilization

Technical documentation research

Valid Class 5 Quebec Driver's Licence

Education

Industrial mechanics / electromechanics / heavy equipment repair training or certification

Tools

CMMS

OEM diagnostic software

Job description

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8.5-hour shifts, including a 30-minute unpaid meal break. The standard start time is 6:00 a.m.; however, start times may vary between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. based on operational requirements, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment availability, and emergency service needs. Participation in a rotating on-call schedule is required.

The MHE Lead the senior technical resource for the site's powered industrial truck maintenance program. In addition to performing advanced diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs, this working lead coordinates daily maintenance activities, prioritizes work orders, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and assists in the development of the in-house MHE maintenance program.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all responsibilities of the MHE Technician I position.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily maintenance activities based on equipment criticality and operational requirements.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely completion of PMs and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Review, prioritize, and monitor CMMS work orders to ensure accurate documentation and timely completion.
• Coordinate third-party service providers and verify quality of completed work.
• Receive and coordinate emergency service calls during scheduled on-call rotations, using sound judgment to triage equipment failures and determine appropriate response priorities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to MHE Technician I personnel.
• Analyze recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support inventory management, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with maintenance of additional warehouse equipment as the maintenance program expands.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Extensive experience maintaining electric powered industrial trucks (forklifts).
• Advanced troubleshooting skills involving electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and electronic control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate maintenance activities, prioritize competing demands, and work independently.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, maintenance history, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Training will be provided as required.
• Ability to research technical documentation and manufacturer resources to resolve complex equipment issues with minimal supervision.
• Valid Class 5 Quebec Driver's Licence.

Preferred Experience

• Experience maintaining Raymond powered industrial trucks, including reach trucks, order pickers, pallet trucks, walkie riders, end riders, and other electric forklifts.
• Experience working in refrigerated or cold-storage warehouse environments.
• Experience servicing lead-acid and lithium-ion battery systems, charging equipment, battery management systems, and associated components.
• Familiarity with OEM diagnostic software and manufacturer service documentation.
• Experience using a CMMS.
• Certification or training in industrial mechanics, electromechanics, heavy equipment repair, or a related trade.
• Welding or fabrication experience is considered an asset.

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation.

Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Benefits

• Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, RRSP matching and paid time off.

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