Forklift Mechanic (A1) Day Shift Mon-Thurs

Warehouse Services, Inc.; Woodruff (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision after 90‑d

401K plan after 90 day introductory

Free Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time

Steel toe and prescription safety eyeg

Training opportunities

Job summary

Warehouse Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled Forklift Mechanic to join our warehouse maintenance team. This role focuses on maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing forklifts and material handling equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with electric and LP forklifts, and a commitment to safety and preventative maintenance. OSHA-compliant practices are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience repairing forklifts or industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electric and internal combustion forklifts.
• Ability to read service manuals and wiring diagrams.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and work in a warehouse environment.
• Possess a driver's license with a clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment.
• Repair electric, propane, and diesel forklifts.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, electrical systems, brakes, and steering components.
• Maintain service records and maintenance logs for all equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Replace worn or defective components including motors, bearings, chains, and batteries.
• Support repairs on additional warehouse equipment such as dock levelers and pallet jacks.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

Job description

Forklift Mechanic (A1) Day Shift Mon-Thurs

Requisition Number: FORKL003116

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $75,000 USD to $100,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Mechanic / Industrial Equipment Technician to join our warehouse maintenance team. This role is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing forklifts and other material handling equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience working on electric and LP forklifts, and a commitment to safety and preventative maintenance.

This position plays a critical role in supporting our warehouse operations by minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring OSHA-compliant maintenance practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on forklifts and material handling equipment

Perform preventive maintenance on forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment

Repair electric, propane, and diesel forklifts

Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, electrical systems, brakes, and steering components

Maintain service records and maintenance logs for all equipment

Conduct safety inspections and ensure OSHA compliance

Replace worn or defective components including motors, bearings, chains, and batteries

Support repairs on additional warehouse equipment such as:

Dock levelers

Pallet jacks

Maintain a clean and safe work environment in the maintenance area

Work closely with operations teams to quickly address equipment issues

Qualifications:

Required:

2+ years of experience repairing forklifts or industrial equipment

Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

Experience troubleshooting electric and internal combustion forklifts

Ability to read service manuals and wiring diagrams

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and work in a warehouse environment

• Posses a drivers license with a clean MVR

Preferred:

Certification in forklift repair or industrial maintenance

Experience with brands such as Toyota, Hyster, and Yale

Welding or fabrication experience

OSHA safety knowledge

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental and Vision after 90 day introductory period
• 401K plan after 90 day introductory period
• Free Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
• Steel toe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Performance Reviews at 90 days, 6 months and annually
• Training opportunities

Stable work environment in a growing logistics operations in the Upstate

Final candidates must be able to take pre-placement physical, drug screen, pass criminal background check and enroll in to direct deposit.

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