Fleet Mechanic-Forklifts

Stanislaus Food Products Co.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Other benefits

Job summary

Stanislaus Food Products is a family-owned company known for Italian-style tomatoes and sauces, seeking a maintenance professional to inspect and maintain automotive equipment at our Distribution Center and Plant in California. You will remove and replace parts, troubleshoot forklifts, and ensure safe, efficient operations across the facility.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of relevant experience with heavy fleet equipment and forklifts, plus a valid CA driver's license and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years or relative experience in maintaining heavy fleet equipment and/ or forklifts.
• Subject to a skills test, drug and background check.

Responsibilities

• Remove and replace worn, damaged or defective parts on Forklifts and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot, tune-up and make adjustments on Forklifts.
• Must be able to use scan and diagnostic equipment.
• Must be able to disassemble, overhaul and reassemble all mechanical parts on Forklifts and support equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, repair and replace electrical components including ignition systems.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, repair and replace hydraulic systems.
• Trouble shoot and repair loading docks, dock levelers and roll up doors.
• Basic welding experience is needed.
• Maintain performance and repair records using spreadsheets.
• Maintain parts, stock and prepare requisitions for parts, tools and supplies.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Dedicated

Leader

Team Player

Flexibility

Self-Starter

Job description

To attract quality-oriented restaurateurs with consistently superior tomatoes and olive oil, keep them through legendary service, and invest in talented people who share our dedication to customer success.

The Company

Stanislaus Food Products is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting the finest Italian-style tomatoes and sauces for top-quality Italian restaurants and pizzerias.

If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals who share your passion for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Primary Duties

Full responsibility under the Maintenance Manager and Supervisor for inspecting and maintaining automotive equipment of all types at the Distribution Center and Plant.

• Remove and replace worn, damaged or defective parts on Forklifts and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot, tune-up and make adjustments on Forklifts.
• Must be able to use scan and diagnostic equipment.
• Must be able to disassemble, overhaul and reassemble all mechanical parts on Forklifts and support equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, repair and replace electrical components including ignition systems.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, repair and replace hydraulic systems.
• Trouble shoot and repair loading docks, dock levelers and roll up doors.
• Basic welding experience is needed.
• Maintain performance and repair records using spreadsheets.
• Maintain parts, stock and prepare requisitions for parts, tools and supplies.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Secondary Duties

• Must follow safety rules.
• Must use all safety equipment and PPE properly.
• Repair and maintain other Distribution center and Cannery equipment as needed.

Seasonal Requirements

• During our summertime processing season (July- September), our facilities operate 24/7
• Must be able to work any shift, 7 days a week during the summer processing season.
• Overtime is required up to 11.5 hours daily during our tomato processing season.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Subject to a skills test, drug and background check.

Education and/ or Experience

• Minimum of 4 years or relative experience in maintaining heavy fleet equipment and/ or forklifts.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive on Industry Pay.
• Retirement savings benefits including pension plan.
• Paid Vacation and Company Holidays
• Other available benefits

Stanislaus Food Products is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Experience

Required

4 years

Minimum of 4 years or relative experience in maintaining heavy fleet equipment and/ or forklifts.

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