Forklift & MHE Technician (Electrical & Hydraulics)

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K Program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

UNFI is seeking a skilled warehouse equipment mechanic in California to repair and maintain forklifts, test repairs, and perform preventative maintenance across sit-down and stand-up equipment. You will diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues, use power tools, and keep precise maintenance records.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of trade school or equivalent experience and strong AC/DC electrical knowledge.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain various forklifts (electric, gas, propane).
• Test forklifts to ensure repairs are correct; schedule and perform routine maintenance.
• Diagnose problems with motors, drive brakes, electronics, and hydraulics.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance and parts used; communicate issues to supervisor.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics

Welding

Scissor lifts

Tool use and safety

Record keeping

Education

Trade school training

Tools

Power tools

AC/DC controls

Job description

UNFI is seeking a skilled warehouse equipment mechanic in California to repair and maintain forklifts, test repairs, and perform preventative maintenance across sit-down and stand-up equipment. You will diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues, use power tools, and keep precise maintenance records.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of trade school or equivalent experience and strong AC/DC electrical knowledge.