Forklift Technician I

Americold; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold in Plainfield, NJ, is hiring a Maintenance Technician to perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance on forklifts and material handling gear throughout the warehouse. You will troubleshoot issues, repair equipment, and keep accurate maintenance records while ensuring safety standards are met.

Experience with forklift maintenance, hazmat procedures, and basic computer skills are required. The role may include on-call work and flexible shifts to support operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year forklift maintenance experience or 2 years general mechanic work.
• Completion of technical training or mechanical-electrical courses.
• Hazmat training and certification required.
• Basic computer skills for email, internet searches, and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to safety standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain equipment in good condition.
• Troubleshoot equipment faults and repair as needed.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records in the CMMS.
• Test safety equipment and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Electrical/electronics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Hazmat training

Tools

CMMS (Oracle)

Job description

What You'll Do

You will perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment throughout the warehouse to support operational objectives. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing equipment, maintaining accurate preventive maintenance records, and conducting safety equipment tests to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Flexible shifts may be required including on-call work.

Essential Functions

• Inspect and perform routine repairs on forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.


• Maintain batteries and chargers in working order according to safety standards.


• Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using appropriate testing instruments.


• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use equipment as instructed.


• Conduct tests of safety equipment to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.


• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records within the maintenance management system.


• Keep work area clean, organized, and perform housekeeping duties as required.


• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).


• Minimum 1 year of forklift maintenance experience or specialized forklift maintenance/repair training, or minimum 2 years of mechanic experience in auto, diesel, or truck/trailer repair.


• Successful completion of assigned technical training or mechanical-electrical courses.


• HAZMAT training and certification required.


• Basic computer skills for email, internet searches, and data entry.

What Could Set You Apart

• Experience working in a cold storage environment.


• Technical certification or degree preferred.


• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose material handling equipment at the component level.


• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Physical Requirements

• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).


• Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.


• Able to work in confined areas.


• Able to climb ladders and stairs.


• Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.


• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.


• Able to operate hand and power tools safely.


• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. (Use of contacts is prohibited when working with ammonia.)


• Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.


• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.


• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.


• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $19.25 to $26.00 hourly.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability status, as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.