Electric Forklift Technician & PM Specialist

GT'S Living Foods; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 94,272,000 - 108,599,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on GT’s product line

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

GT’s Living Foods in Vernon, CA is seeking a skilled Forklift Mechanic to service and maintain our warehouse equipment including electric forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbers. You will perform diagnostics, repairs and preventative maintenance to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

The role requires hands-on experience with electronics, hydraulics and metal fabrication, as well as the ability to document work orders and follow safety SOPs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience servicing electric forklifts (sit down and stand-up reach) and/or pallet jacks.
• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Knowledge of electronics, hydraulics and metal fabrication is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklifts and pallet jacks in charging stations for issues such as batteries, tires, safety lights, oil leaks, and damaged electrical components.
• Verify performance of warehouse equipment by conducting tests and adjusting controls.
• Respond to maintenance requests and work orders promptly.
• Troubleshoot and repair forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, pallet runners and floor scrubbers across facilities.
• Replace damaged electrical components, transformers, wiring, tires, bushings, bearings, shafts and hydraulic cylinders.
• Perform machine shop duties like cutting, welding, machining and other metal fabrication tasks.
• Document all repairs and preventative maintenance accurately.
• Operate/drive warehouse equipment as needed.
• Adhere to all SOPs, GMPs and OSHA safety requirements.

Skills

Forklift servicing

Pallet jacks

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Welding

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

GT’s Living Foods in Vernon, CA is seeking a skilled Forklift Mechanic to service and maintain our warehouse equipment including electric forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbers. You will perform diagnostics, repairs and preventative maintenance to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

The role requires hands-on experience with electronics, hydraulics and metal fabrication, as well as the ability to document work orders and follow safety SOPs.