Forklift Mechanic

The Chefs' Warehouse; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Life insurance

Employee discounts

401k

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

The Chefs' Warehouse is seeking a Forklift Service Technician to repair and upgrade material handling equipment, including forklifts and aerial lifts. You will work on a variety of equipment, diagnose issues, and coordinate with customers for approvals before repairs.

In this role, you will manage your parts inventory, source needed components, and ensure all repairs are documented and completed to the highest standards. A safety‑driven professional with 2–3 years of related experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two to three years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Team player who works productively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting customer equipment problems and conferring with and getting approval from customer before making repairs.
• Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
• Maintaining your own parts inventory.
• Obtaining parts from other sources.
• Completing and submitting all required paperwork.
• Managing your workload effectively.
• Following all company policies and procedures, particularly those involving safety.

Skills

Team player

Troubleshooting

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

About The Chefs' Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

About The Chefs' Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

Mission

The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values

• Curious & Creative
• Hungry For Food & Results
• Entrepreneurial
• Forward Thinking & Flexible
• Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)

Position Summary

As a Forklift Service Technician, you will repair and upgrade a wide range of material handling equipment, including forklifts, aerial lifts, utility vehicles and floor care equipment.

What you'll do

• Troubleshooting customer equipment problems and conferring with and getting approval from customer before making repairs.
• Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
• Maintaining your own parts inventory.
• Obtaining parts from other sources.
• Completing and submitting all required paperwork.
• Managing your workload effectively.
• Following all company policies and procedures, particularly those involving safety.

About you

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two to three years related experience and/or training
• Team player who works productively with all levels of the organization.

Any Other Related Duties, As Assigned By Their Supervisor.

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits:

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.