Forklift Mechanic

FFE Transportation Services; Lemont (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

FFE Transportation Services is seeking a dependable Forklift Mechanic at our Lemont, IL location. You will perform light maintenance on warehouse equipment, maintain forklifts, and assist with yard and dock upkeep while adhering to safety policies.

Ideal candidates have excellent communication, attention to detail, and a self-starter attitude, with reliable transportation and fluency in English. Prior experience in a commercial service environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and dependable.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Reliable transportation with dependable punctuality.
• Self-starter, able to identify tasks and act without instruction.
• Desire to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Good practical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to speak and write English fluently.
• Experience in a commercial service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Light maintenance duties on warehouse equipment.
• Forklift maintenance.
• Yard maintenance.
• General clean-up in dock, warehouse and yard.
• Identify and communicate potential safety or maintenance issues.
• Comply with safety policies and incident reporting.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Friendly & professional

Dependable

Self-starter

Willing to learn

Reasoning ability

Fluent English

Commercial service experience

Job description

We are seeking a dependable and motivated Forklift Mechanic employee at our Lemont, IL location.

• Light maintenance duties on warehouse equipment
• Forklift maintenance
• Yard maintenance
• General clean-up in dock, warehouse and yard
• Identify and communicate potential safety or maintenance issues
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures relating to performance of tasks, use of products or supplies and incident reporting

Work Environment and physical demands include, but are not limited to: walking, standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, push and pull objects, lift and move objects, repetitive bending and lifting, repetitive arm movements and transporting between buildings within facility in all weather conditions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Friendly and Professional
• Dependable WITH Reliable transportation
• Self-starter; able to identify work that needs to be done and do it without being instructed to do so
• Desire to learn, seek new challenges and take on additional responsibilities
• Reasoning ability; has good common sense with ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to speak and write English fluently and relay information to office staff
• Experience in a commercial service environment preferred

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

FFE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace across the company in all departments. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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