Forklift Service Technician

Material Handling Inc.; Moncks Corner, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

An established industry player in forklift services is seeking an experienced Technician to join their Charleston team. This role involves servicing and repairing forklifts while ensuring top-notch customer service. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical aptitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety. With a competitive pay structure starting at $20 per hour, this position offers a supportive team culture and opportunities for growth. If you are enthusiastic and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a family-owned business that values its employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred; technical school completion is a plus.
• Mechanical experience of 6-12 months is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance on various types of forklifts.
• Perform safety inspections and minor repairs on forklifts.
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding service issues.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Technical School Completion

Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Description

IPW an MHI Company is a leading forklift service provider in the Southeast and we are looking to add to our Charleston, SC team. We are looking for an experienced Technician to service and repair our customer's forklifts and our company's rental equipment. If you have a great attitude, strong leadership skills and a desire to deliver world class customer service then we want to talk to you. We offer a great team culture, competitive pay, strong benefits package including health/dental/vision/life insurance and 401(k) with employer match, opportunities for training, growth and advancement.

Job Requirements include the following but other duties may be assigned:

• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) services on gas, LPG, diesel, and electric forklifts.
• Perform safety inspections on gas, LPG, diesel, and electric forklifts.
• Carry out minor adjustments and equipment repairs.
• Adhere to the assigned PM completion schedule on a monthly basis.
• Effectively communicate with the customer regarding any issues identified during PM.
• Accurately complete all work orders electronically using a tablet.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and care.
• Adhere to all safety procedures when performing tasks.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, G.E.D., or completion of technical school is preferred.
• Six to twelve months of mechanical experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• A mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull loads of up to 50 lbs.
• Must provide your own hand tools.
• Proficiency in communication and paperwork.
• Ability to pass a physical examination, drug screening, and background check.

Material Handling Inc.’s commitment to you:

A family owned and operated business that prioritizes well-being of employees.

• Health Insurance – three different plans to choose from
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance if desired
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401k – with employer match

This role offers a competitive hourly compensation, commensurate with experience, with a base rate of $20 per hour or higher.

If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn, and have a desire to contribute to a team that values safety and customer service, we encourage you to apply for this position.