Material Handling Equipment Technician III

sysco; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Paid vacation

Pension plan through the Union

Medical plan through the Union

Annual tool allowance

Job summary

Sysco Minnesota, Inc. is hiring an Operations Technician to supervise safe operation and ongoing maintenance of Material Handling Equipment and industrial batteries. This role focuses on electrical testing, PLC troubleshooting, and mechanical systems across a PM-driven MHE fleet.

You will contribute to safety programs, support battery maintenance, and log work in CMMS. The position offers a fixed early shift with extensive Union benefits including pension and medical plans.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; tech school preferred.
• Six years in an MHE maintenance position or equivalent experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license with liability coverage.
• Sysco defensive driving program completion required.
• Acquire a Sysco MHE equipment certification within 3 months.
• MHE 8 hour maintenance tech certificate preferred (IE Crown/Raymond/Hyster).
• Trade electrical I & II training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe operation, daily monitoring and maintenance of MHE and batteries.
• Perform electrical meter testing and PLC troubleshooting.
• Understand controls and electric systems (AC/DC) and PLCs.
• Maintain MHE fleet PMs, fluids, belts and chains; inspect electrical controls.
• Assist battery technicians with charger repairs and battery changes.
• Accurately log time and materials in CMMS; complete work orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in maintenance areas; comply with OSHA.

Skills

Electrical testing

PLC troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical systems

Electrical controls

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tech school or equivalent

Valid state Driver's License

Sysco defensive driving program

Powered Industrial Equipment Certification

MHE maintenance certificate

Electrical I & II training

Tools

None

Job description

Company

US0047 Sysco Minnesota, Inc.

Sales Territory

None

Zip Code

55112

Travel Percentage

0

Compensation Range

$28.75 - $43.17

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Pay Rate: $ 38 - $39.25 per hour, based on experience.

Shift Available: Monday - Friday 5:00 AM-1:30 PM.

Annual Tool Allowance: Yes, a $500 annual tool allowance is provided.

Additional Benefits

• Uniforms are provided
• Paid vacation
• pension plan through the Union
• medical plan through the Union

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Job Summary

This is an Operations position responsible for overseeing the safe operation, daily monitoring, and maintenance activities associated with Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and maintenance of industrial batteries.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements
• Proficient in electrical meter testing
• Knowledge of controls and electric (AC - alternative current & DC - direct current low voltage)
• Understanding and working knowledge of PLC's (programming logic controller) and PLC troubleshooting
• Motors and Motor starter knowledge (AC & DC)
• Motor starter knowledge
• Contactor and relay knowledge and repair
• Complete 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, PM per manufacturers recommendations
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC systems, drive motors, power amps, electrical controls including PLC systems
• Knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, suspension systems
• Completes all special projects associated with building 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, perform all other duties as assigned
• 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
• Train and mentor MHE Tech I and II

Qualifications

• Education High School diploma or general education degree (GED); Tech school or equivalent is preferred (2 years)
• Experience Six years in an MHE maintenance position; or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Must possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Complete a Sysco approved a defensive driving program
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations MHE 8 hour maintenance tech certificate from MHE manufacturer (IE: Crown, Raymond, Hyster, etc.)
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Trade electrical I & II training (preferred)
• Professional Skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Professional Skills Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Physical Demands

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