Forklift Mechanic

Nestlé Purina North America; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pet care industry is seeking a Forklift Mechanic for its Atlanta facility. The role involves performing mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on various equipment while ensuring workplace safety and efficiency. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

401k with Company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as an industrial forklift maintenance mechanic, related military equipment mechanic or heavy equipment mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct repairs and preventative maintenance activities for forklifts and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, quality, and environmental standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair electric and mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Since the doors opened in 1972, our Atlanta factory has grown dramatically into a state-of-the-art facility. With sustainability and safety at the forefront of our minds, our Atlanta factory proudly and passionately produces 460,000 tons a year of our dry pet food brands, including Alpo, Beneful, Cat Chow, Dog Chow, Friskies, Purina ONE, and Pro Plan. Our factory does our part for the environment by conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, maintaining zero waste for disposal and more. This plant location is situated along the southern crescent of Metro Atlanta—an area that nearly 6 million residents and many of our associates call home. Atlanta is considered the major commercial and financial center of the Southeast, and together, we contribute to the growth of businesses and population, building the city's strong logistics, entertainment and film, and health services industries.

As a Forklift Mechanic, you’ll conduct repairs and preventative maintenance activities for fork trucks, scissor lifts, boom lifts, floor scrubber, floor sweeper, dock doors, dock levelers, etc. Make an impact in our processes as you ensure all safety, health, quality, and environmental requirements are met and support continuous excellence initiatives through operational reviews.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday –1st shift (7:00 am – 3:00 pm EST)

• Perform mechanical repairs and PM work.
• Design, install, repair and troubleshoot hydraulic systems.
• Adjust, install, repair and rebuild engines, carburetors, pumps, brakes, masts, hydraulic and transmissions and drive systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace electrical devices such as motors, fuses, and switches and any vehicle-related mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot electric AC/ DC fork trucks, scissor lifts, boom lifts, scrubber, sweepers, or other vehicles.
• Troubleshoot and repair warehouse doors, dock locks, and dock levelers.
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 5+ years' experience as an industrial forklift maintenance mechanic, related military equipment mechanic or heavy equipment mechanic
  
  

Other

• Must be available to work O/T and weekends as needed
  
  

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $35.07. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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Job Requisition: 355013

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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