Maintenance Technician- MHE/Forklift

Lineage; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage, a leading temperature-controlled logistics company, seeks a Maintenance Technician to support facility and material handling equipment maintenance in our North Carolina warehouse. The role combines building infrastructure upkeep with troubleshooting, repairing, and preventive maintenance on warehouse equipment.

You will work on forklifts, electrical and mechanical systems, HVAC support, and general facility upkeep, with opportunities for cross-training and career growth within Lineage.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, forklift maintenance, automotive, diesel, HVAC, or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, and general facility systems.
• Building maintenance experience including lighting, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general repairs is a plus.
• Refrigeration and/or ammonia experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, turrets, aerial lifts).
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and facility-related issues and implement repairs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on warehouse equipment and building systems to minimize downtime.
• Maintain facility systems including lighting, plumbing, doors, and general infrastructure.

Skills

Building maintenance

Forklift maintenance

HVAC

Diesel

Electrical

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Job description

Join Lineage, the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics company, where innovation and efficiency drive everything we do. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in supporting both facility maintenance and material handling equipment (MHE) maintenance within our warehouse operations. This position will split responsibilities between maintaining building infrastructure and troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on warehouse equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, turrets, aerial lifts, and related warehouse equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and facility-related issues and implement effective repair solutions.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on both warehouse equipment and building systems to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on facility systems including lighting, plumbing, doors, building infrastructure, and general facility equipment.
• Assist with electrical troubleshooting, minor repairs, HVAC support, mechanical repairs, carpentry, painting, and general facility upkeep.
• Support grounds maintenance and exterior facility upkeep as needed.
• Cross-train in additional maintenance disciplines, including refrigeration systems and other industrial maintenance functions, to support career growth and operational flexibility.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Previous experience in building maintenance, forklift maintenance, automotive, diesel, HVAC, or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, plumbing, and general facility systems.
• Building Maintenance: Experience supporting lighting, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general building repairs is a plus.
• Refrigeration: Refrigeration and/or ammonia experience is a plus.
• Certifications: OSHA, forklift certification, HVAC certification, or related technical training is a plus.
• Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize repairs.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in cold storage environments, perform work at heights, and safely operate tools and equipment.

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.