Material Handling Equipment Technician II ( Forklift Mechanic )

Sysco; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $2,500

Boot and Tool Allowance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Sysco South Florida, Inc. is seeking an Operations/MAINT role to support a MHE technician III with maintenance activities and battery care for our material handling equipment. The position emphasizes preventing downtime and safe operation of equipment at our facility.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, four years in MHE maintenance (or equivalent), a valid driver's license, and required certifications. A sign-on bonus up to $2,500 is available.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED; tech school preferred.
• Four years in an MHE maintenance position or equivalent experience.
• Must possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage.
• Complete Sysco defensive driving program; obtain MHE certifications within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist MHE technician III with maintenance activities on material handling equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks, oil levels, belts and chains, and electrical/PLC controls.
• Repair batteries, chargers, and related components; maintain battery rooms and safety.
• Adhere to safety policies, OSHA, and site housekeeping; participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Reading and interpreting procedures

Basic math calculations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tech school or equivalent preferred

Tools

Powered Industrial Equipment Certification

MHE maintenance certification

Job description

Company: US0016 Sysco South Florida, Inc.Sales Territory:None

Zip Code:33178

Travel Percentage:0

COMPENSATION

INFORMATION: The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors Sign-On Bonus for New Hires:

up to $2,500 Pay: up to $34.00- $38.00 per hour, based on experience 1st Shift available Annual Boot and Tool Allowance Outstanding benefits: Excellent full-time career with a stable and growing company Move your career FORWARD with Sysco Foods!

JOB SUMMARY This is an Operations position responsible for assisting Material Handling Equipment (MHE) technician III with maintenance activities associated with material handling equipment, and maintenance of industrial batteries.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements
• Knowledge of controls and electric (AC - Alternative current & DC - Direct current) low voltage
• Complete small electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.
• Maintain power material handling equipment (MHE). Including preventive maintenance (PM) of MHE fleet checking, draining and filling oil levels as needed, checking, adjusting, or replacing all belts and chains as needed, checking and troubleshooting electrical controls issues, replacing motors and controls, safety checks, preventive maintenance (PM) per manufacturers recommendations
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC (distribution center) systems, drive motors, power amps, electrical controls including PLC systems
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, telescopic masts, reach mechanism, steering systems, suspension systems
• Completes all special projects associated with buildings or grounds, as requested. Includes but not limited to moving furniture or fixtures, changing lights, light carpentry, painting, light plumbing, changing of light bulbs, repair of minor electrical devices
• Assist the battery technicians; duties will include assisting in battery charger repairs, battery changes for MHE, repair of plugs and tips of batteries and chargers, watering and washing batteries, acid spill clean up, battery rack cleaning, battery area sweeping and cleaning, setting equalizing charge on batteries
• Participate in departmental on-call program, as designated
• Responsible for logging time and materials into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
• Responsible for housekeeping, clean up of all maintenance areas/work areas on a daily basis.
• Maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order
• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
• Champion overall safety in the department
• Comply with OSHA, and other local, state and federal regulations
• Adhere to Organization and the Facilities Department policies and procedures including appropriate attire, grooming, and attendance
• Interact effectively, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation

QUALIFICATIONS

• EducationHigh School diploma or general education degree (GED); Tech school or equivalent is preferred (2 years)
• ExperienceFour years in an MHE maintenance position; or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Certificates, Licenses, and RegistrationsMust possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards. Complete a Sysco approved the defensive driving program Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months MHE 8 hour maintenance tech certificate from MHE manufacturer (IE: Crown, Raymond, Hyster, etc.)

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsPhysical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Visual: The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.
• Physical: The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.
• The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.
• The associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).
• The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces.
• The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

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OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.