Material Handling Equipment Technician Lead

Sacbar; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in California’s Fremont area is seeking an Operations MHE Technician III to oversee safe operation, daily monitoring, and PM of material handling equipment and industrial batteries. The role includes supervisory duties when leaders are unavailable, and a clear focus on safety, efficiency and reliability of fleet for operations teams.

The candidate will mentor junior technicians, perform electrical/mechanical repairs, support battery maintenance, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company

Qualifications

• Six years in MHE maintenance or equivalent.
• Valid state driver’s license with liability coverage.
• Sysco defensive driving program completion and MHE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MHE Technician III duties and daily operations.
• Provide supervisory support when senior roles are unavailable.
• Maintain PM schedules and service records in CMMS.
• Perform electrical, hydraulic and mechanical repairs on MHE.
• Assist battery technicians with charging and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Mentor MHE Tech I and II; share expertise for development.
• Communicate daily with Fleet/Facilities leadership on status.

Skills

Technical reading

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tech school or equivalent (2 years)

Tools

P.I.E. Certification

MHE Certification

Defensive driving

Job description

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

• Performs the duties of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Technician III
• Performs moderate supervisory roles when Director Fleet and Facility Maintenance / Facility MHE Maintenance Supervisor are not accessible
• Expressed desire to advance to management positions of greater authority
• Demonstrates clear and concise decision-making skills related to MHE repair and availability of fleet for operations teams
• Provides clear communication and reporting to Director Fleet and Facility Maintenance / Facility MHE Maintenance Supervisor on a daily basis
• Operates competently within designated parameters and communicates upward before exceeding those parameters.
• Mentor, teach and share expertise with MHE Technician I, II, and III to aid in their development to positions of greater responsibility
• 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 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 including 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
• 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.
• 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.)
• Trade electrical I & II training (preferred)

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 decimals

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.