Forklift Mechanic

UNFI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNFI in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Warehouse Mechanic to repair and maintain forklifts (electric, gas and propane) and related material handling equipment. You will test trucks, schedule routine maintenance, and keep accurate service records.

The role requires 3–5 years of trade school or equivalent experience in equipment maintenance, knowledge of AC/DC controls, hydraulics, welding and power tools, and the ability to inspect and operate scissor lifts.

Qualifications

• Three to five years trade school or equivalent material handling equipment maintenance experience.
• Electrical knowledge of AC/DC controls.
• Knowledge of hydraulics.
• Knowledge of welding and power tools.
• Able to inspect, repair and operate scissor lifts.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains forklifts including electric, gas and propane powered.
• Tests forklift trucks and performs routine maintenance.
• Maintain equipment such as sit down forklifts, stand up forklifts, dock picker, pallet jacks and sanitation equipment.
• Diagnose motors, drive brakes, electronic and hydraulic systems.
• Tear down, repair and reassemble equipment.
• Keep accurate records of preventative maintenance and parts used.
• Communicate with supervisor about changes or problems with equipment.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Education

Trade school or equivalent material handling equipment maintenance experience

Tools

AC/DC controls

Hydraulics

Welding

Power tools

Scissor lifts

Job description

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Whole Foods Market and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Mechanic team today.

Purpose

• Repairs and maintains various types of forklifts including electric, gas powered and propane powered.
• Tests forklift trucks to ensure repairs are completed correctly. Schedules and performs routine maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Ensure proper maintenance of all material moving equipment including sit down fork, stand up fork, dock picker, pallet jacks and sanitation equipment.
• Diagnose problems related to motors, drive brakes, electronic, and hydraulic systems.
• Tear down, repair and reassemble equipment.
• Inspect, remove, and replace defective components and/or parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance programs on equipment.
• Identify and correct minor problems before they develop into a breakdown.
• Use of appropriate power and hand tools.
• Keep accurate records of preventative maintenance and all other work performed.
• Keep accurate records of parts used for inventory control and order with approvals, as required.
• Communicate with supervisor/manager daily regarding changes or problems with equipment.
• Clean work area/warehouse equipment.
• Other duties as required by management.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Job Requirements

• Must have own hand tools required for applicable areas (complete journeyman toolbox).

Experience

• Three to five years trade school or equivalent material handling equipment maintenance experience.
• Must have electrical knowledge of AC/DC controls.
• Must have knowledge of hydraulics.
• Must have knowledge of welding and power tools.
• Must be able to inspect, repair and operate scissor lifts.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.