Forklift Technician I

What You'll Do

You will perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) equipment in a cold storage warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate maintenance records, responding to after-hours callbacks, and ensuring cleanliness of the work area.

Essential Functions


* Perform basic preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on ASRS pallet handling equipment including cranes, trolleys, conveyors, elevators, turntables, and stretch film wrappers.


* Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records for all serviced equipment.


* Respond to after-hours callbacks as needed to address equipment issues.


* Keep work area clean and perform housekeeping duties as required.


* Work flexible shifts, including on-call assignments as necessary.


* Perform related work and other job assignments as required.

What Experience and Education You Need


* Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience on automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) or equivalent preferred.


* Understanding of principles of lubrication, power transmission (such as sprockets, chains, belts, drives, and clutches), hydraulics, and pneumatics.


* Understanding of electrical safety including arc flash.


* Understanding of principles of automation and controls such as controllers, inputs/outputs, sensors, photo eyes, and motors.


* Experience using Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures and devices.


* Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

What Could Set You Apart


* Experience working in a cold storage environment.


* Technical training or education in Mechatronics, Electrical Studies, or Industrial Maintenance.


* Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).


* Experience using Swisslog


* Experience with conveyors and cranes


* Experience with PLC, programming and fault identification


* Knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems.


* Completion of HAZMAT Responder training.

Physical Requirements


* Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).


* Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft.

(9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.


* Able to work in confined areas.


* Able to climb ladders and stairs.


* Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.


* Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.


* Able to operate hand and power tools safely.


* Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

(Use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia.)


* Depending on specific role, able to pass a physic...