Maintenance Technician- Forklift/MHE

Lineage Logistics; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid time off

Holiday bonus eligibility

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking a maintenance technician to troubleshoot and repair forklifts, conveyors, and other industrial equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, gearboxes, belts, and bearings, and assist with refrigeration equipment and building repairs.

Strong mechanical skills and a hands-on approach are required. Experience with CMMS, diagnostic tools, and power tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year maintenance experience in mechanical maintenance or equivalent trade school.
• Experience with forklifts, MHE, or industrial machinery preferred.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Basic computer skills to document work orders.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on forklifts and MHE.
• Maintain motors, pumps, gearboxes, belts, chains, and bearings.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility equipment to minimize downtime.
• Inspect refrigeration equipment and assist with building repairs.
• Document completed work in the CMMS system.
• Safely operate tools and equipment and work with the maintenance team.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

Basic computer skills

Education

Trade school training

Tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

CMMS software

Job description

Shift: M-F 6a-230p

Job Description Summary If you enjoy troubleshooting equipment, working with your hands, and keeping operations running, this is a great opportunity to join a growing maintenance team. We're looking for someone with a strong mechanical background who has experience maintaining forklifts, material handling equipment (MHE), or industrial machinery. Whether your experience comes from manufacturing, warehousing, food production, or another industrial setting, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on forklifts, conveyors, material handling equipment (MHE), and other mechanical equipment.
• Maintain and repair motors, pumps, gearboxes, belts, chains, bearings, and other industrial machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment to minimize downtime and keep operations running smoothly.
• Inspect and complete basic maintenance on refrigeration equipment (training provided as needed).
• Assist with building maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and general facility repairs.
• Perform inspections, document completed work, and update maintenance activities in our CMMS system.
• Safely operate power tools, welders, cutting torches, lifts, and other maintenance equipment.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to troubleshoot issues and improve equipment reliability.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of maintenance experience (or equivalent trade school) in one or more of the following: Mechanical maintenance Forklift or Material Handling Equipment (MHE) maintenance Industrial machinery Building maintenance Refrigeration (ammonia, Freon, or CO₂)
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Basic computer skills for documenting work orders.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new equipment and systems.

Work Environment

• Work in both refrigerated and ambient warehouse environments, with temperatures ranging from -20°F to 100°F, depending on the work area.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends or overtime as needed.
• Comfortable working around industrial equipment and varying noise levels.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys mechanical maintenance, forklifts, conveyors, and industrial equipment and is looking to build a long-term career. We value attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn, and we'll provide opportunities to expand your skills while working alongside an experienced maintenance team.

Pay Range: $24.71 - $41.68

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

• Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

Lineage Logistics At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.