Forklift Mechanic

Giant Food; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Food is hiring for a full-time on-site position at the Distribution Center in Jessup, MD. The role involves operating test equipment and performing preventive maintenance on warehouse machinery, with responsibilities that include inspecting and repairing material handling equipment and handling hazardous materials per OSHA guidelines.

You will be lifting up to 65 pounds regularly, working in varying temperatures, and operating forklifts and pallet jacks as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Customer service to improve the customer experience
• Knowledge of distribution center systems, equipment and technology
• Adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
• Understanding of inventory control and quality assurance processes
• Respect for labor relations and union/non-union requirements
• Commitment to people safety in the workplace
• Efficient operational coordination to meet daily plans
• Awareness of state, federal and local laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Operate test equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
• Inspect, maintain, overhaul and repair material handling equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on warehouse equipment.
• Dispose hazardous materials following OSHA procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and equipment.
• Submit daily repairs and PM documentation accurately and timely.
• Own and maintain necessary hand tools for job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Skills

Customer Service

Distribution Center Systems

Food Safety

Inventory Control

People Safety

Operational Coordination

Regulatory Awareness

Team Collaboration

Job description

What You Will Do:

Grow Our People

We care deeply about people, enjoy diversity and develop talent to get the best out of all of us

Obsess Over Customers

We delight our customers with innovative products and experiences that support a healthier future for people and planet

Win Together

We collaborate across boundaries to deliver on our strategy and purpose

Operational Excellence

• Operate test equipment to perform troubleshooting.
• Inspecting, assisting, maintaining, overhauling and repairing all material handling equipment.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance on all warehouse equipment
• Dispose hazardous materials in accordance with established OSHA procedures.
• Clean work area and equipment to maintain safety and maintenance in the facility.
• Submit daily paperwork to properly document repairs and PM's. Ensure all required information is accurate, legible and submitted in a timely manner.
• Own and maintain sufficient hand tools to perform the job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as situations dictate within the scope of the position.

- $35.50/hr. - shift includes possible weekends and must be able to work either 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm

What You Will Bring:

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 65 pounds
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing more than 65 pounds
• Frequently bend and stoop (50+ times per hour)
• Frequently climb on and off equipment, including forklifts
• Walk and/or stand on concrete surfaces for approximately eight hours per day
• Safely operate a variety of mobile equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts
• Work in varying temperatures ranging from approximately 20°F to 90°F+, including damp conditions
• Meet current and evolving productivity and performance standards

Skills and Abilities:

• Customer Service - Initiate actions that improve the customer experience by applying basic understanding of customer behavior
• Distribution Center Systems, Equipment & Technology - Fulfils the requirement of the role by demonstrating understanding of Systems, Technology & Equipment
• Food Safety & Sanitation - Follows standard food safety and sanitation standards
• Inventory Control and Quality Assurance - Communicates the impact of quality standards throughout each cross functional department
• Labor Relations - Applies knowledge of Union/Non-Union requirements to maintain a good working relationship
• People Safety - Demonstrates a positive attitude towards safety and security
• Operational Coordination - Applies strategies as needed to meet daily plans
• Regulatory Awareness & Compliance - Applies knowledge of a broad range of state, federal and local laws and regulations

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the role, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable law.

This position will be on-site at the Giant Food Distribution Center in Jessup, MD.

WHY GIANT

Come join a culture of care where you can find opportunities to grow at a place that values you.

Our motto is GROW, CARE, BELONG.

• GROW through benefits like tuition reimbursement, scholarship & grant programs, leadership development, career advancement, continuous learning opportunities and access to Market USA Credit Union.
• CARE is provided through well‑rounded health care, life insurance, a 401(k), paid time off and wellbeing resources to support you on and off the job.
• BELONG through rewards & recognition programs, community outreach and countless volunteer opportunities that connect us with the communities we serve.

Join us to explore our full range of benefits and become part of our 90+ year legacy. Because food makes us a grocery store, but our people make us GIANT.