Forklift Maintenance Technician

Gordon Food Service, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Tool allowance

Boot allowance

Performance incentive

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is hiring a Powered Industrial Vehicle Repair Maintenance Technician in Plant City, FL. This role maintains our fleet of forklifts and other MHE, performing mechanical and electrical diagnostics to keep operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of Crown equipment repair experience, strong diagnostic abilities, and the capacity to work at heights and in varied environments. A high school diploma or GED is required, with day-one eligibility for benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of active repair and maintenance experience specifically on Crown equipment (pallet jacks, reach trucks, cherry pickers, counterbalance forklifts).
• Must have immediate, hands‑on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capability on Crown Lift trucks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and diagnose a fleet of material handling equipment (MHE) including forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks.
• Perform complete mechanical diagnostics and component identification on MHE.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams; use multimeters to check continuity and diagnose control systems.
• Ensure safety standards and preventive maintenance are consistently applied.

Skills

PIV Mechanical Skills

PIV Electrical & Hydraulic Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

Powered Industrial Vehicle Repair Maintenance Technician

Location: 1410 Gordon Food Service Dr, Plant City, FL

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you…

The backbone of any automated logistics operation is a fleet of equipment running flawlessly. Our material handling equipment (MHE) teams keep our warehouse in motion and our customers successful. As an experienced PIV Repair Technician with Gordon Food Service, you will step directly into a hands‑on role maintaining our fleet of forklifts, Hilos, pallet jacks, and lift trucks, utilizing electrical diagnostics, mechanical schematics, and advanced hydraulic troubleshooting. We have high standards for safety and mechanical integrity to ensure our technicians are safe and our fleet is always running at peak performance. We offer a clean, organized parts room and provide the heavier specialty diagnostic tools; you bring your basic toolbox.

Position Details

• Prerequisite: Day‑one operational proficiency required. Must possess independent diagnostic and repair capabilities.
• Schedule: 4‑day work week (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 7:00 PM – 5:30 AM)
• Pay: Starting at $28.24/hr based on experience (includes $1.00 shift premium)
• Monthly performance incentive program
• Annual $500 tool allowance and $150 boot allowance

Total Rewards at GFS

• Affordable benefits plans starting Day 1 Weekly pay & wellness reimbursement Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match Strong internal career growth across our national distribution network

Required Technical Capabilities

• PIV Mechanical Skills: Immediate ability to perform complete mechanical diagnostics and component identification on material handling equipment (MHE). Safe, efficient use of hand and heavy power tools. Proven track record performing comprehensive preventative maintenance (PMs) on lift trucks independently.
• PIV Electrical & Hydraulic Skills: Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and system blueprints. Proficient use of multimeters to check continuity, isolate shorts, and diagnose digital control cards. Direct experience safely wiring and troubleshooting 480V 3-phase motors and complex industrial battery charging systems.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of active repair and maintenance experience specifically on Crown equipment (pallet jacks, reach trucks, cherry pickers, counterbalance forklifts) — Mandatory
• Must have immediate, hands‑on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capability on Crown Lift trucks
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Working knowledge of Voltage, Ammeter & Ohmmeter (VOM) meters
• Ability to work at heights (scissor lifts/cherry pickers) and in diverse environments (freezer, cooler, dry storage, exterior)
• Ability to lift/move up to 100 lbs during a shift
• Successful completion of pre‑employment drug screen and background check

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco‑free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests.

For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service. From a butter‑and‑egg delivery service, it has grown into the largest family‑operated foodservice business in North America. Today, the company serves customers from restaurants, to healthcare and education, across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and more than 180 retail stores.