Forklift & Material Handling Technician – Premium Pay

WMFHA; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Convenient location near I-95 & I-40

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Plastipak Associate seeks a skilled Forklift Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair forklifts, MHE, dock doors and related equipment. You will track inventory and order parts as needed, ensuring safe and efficient operations in a Plastipak facility.

Requirements include 3+ years of forklift maintenance, strong hydraulics/pneumatics/electrical knowledge, and the ability to read manuals and schematics. Lifting up to 75 pounds and a Monday–Friday shift are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 3+ years' experience maintaining forklifts or material handling equipment.
• Experience maintaining/repairing material handling equipment or heavy machinery.
• Strong hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and fuel systems knowledge with troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics and repair procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on forklifts, material handling equipment, dock doors and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and defects, performing necessary repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, work orders and parts usage.
• Conduct safety checks following repairs to verify proper equipment performance.
• Maintain an organized, clean repair area following 6S standards.
• Interface with service providers to obtain quotes for repairs.
• Maintain equipment and parts inventory; submit requisitions per policy for parts and services as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures, LOTO requirements, etc.
• Perform additional maintenance related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Fuel systems

Manuals & schematics reading

Safety compliance

Lifting 75 lbs

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Plastipak Associate seeks a skilled Forklift Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair forklifts, MHE, dock doors and related equipment. You will track inventory and order parts as needed, ensuring safe and efficient operations in a Plastipak facility.

Requirements include 3+ years of forklift maintenance, strong hydraulics/pneumatics/electrical knowledge, and the ability to read manuals and schematics. Lifting up to 75 pounds and a Monday–Friday shift are required.