Preventive Maintenance Forklift Technician - 1st shift, Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Polk City (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-oriented company dedicated to teamwork and community impact as a Preventive Maintenance Forklift Technician. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment where you can enhance your skills and build a meaningful career. You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing various types of equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. With competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for personal growth, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the logistics industry. If you are passionate about mechanical work and thrive in a collaborative setting, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Vacation immediately upon hire

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Short term disability

EAP and identity theft protection

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in forklift repair or related industry.
• Ability to read precision instruments like micrometers and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electric lift trucks and diesel engines.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Welding skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechanical or trade school certificate

Tools

Precision instruments

Forklifts

Job description

Preventive Maintenance Forklift Technician - 1st shift, Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium as low as $5.90/week, $26/month with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability
  
  

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium as low as $5.90/week, $26/month with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability
  
  

Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.

Job Duties

• Diagnose and repair equipment, to include electric lift trucks, liquid propane, gas, and diesel engines, electric motors, transmissions, drive axles, differentials, hydraulic systems, brake systems, steering systems, electrical systems, lifting systems, etc.
• Rebuild and/or repair all components and systems in industrial material handling equipment and other related equipment
• Per company safety guidelines, properly block, chock and chain equipment, and disassemble equipment as needed to facilitate major component removal and repair
• Perform routine and operational maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run according to manufacturer’s specifications
• Perform advanced diagnostic troubleshooting and failure analysis on all components and systems
• Perform equipment inspections to identify potential problems and safety concerns
• Perform basic welding as necessary
• Must be able to operate forklifts
• Record maintenance and repair work performed by completing necessary paperwork in a timely manner
• Complete basic and advanced technical training as assigned
• Maintain parts and supplies needed for job completion
• Act as a technical resource and provide support for team members, as needed.
• Maintain a culture of safety & participate in all safety meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Basic Knowledge & Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of all equipment & operations that apply to the material handling equipment industry
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, technical knowledge and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Previous Experience/Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in forklift repair or related industry
• Ability to read precision instruments such as micrometers, meters, dial indicators, bore gauges, etc.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending on a frequent basis
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Successfully pass pre-employment background and drug screening
  
  

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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