Forklift Mechanic: We are currently seeking a highly detailed self-starter for this position.  The Forklift Mechanic is responsible for proper maintenance of Forklifts.  Performs preventive maintenance, responds to equipment breakdown and minimizes equipment downtime. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs daily, routine and emergency repairs on electrical and propane forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical failures to minimize production downtime.
• Conducts scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment
• Ensuring proper tools are used when working with production equipment versus non production equipment.  Ensures all equipment and parts are accounted for after equipment repair
• Completes necessary maintenance records
• Accounting for all tools and parts used and/or removed
• Properly locking out all equipment before performing maintenance work in accordance with the Lock Out/Tag out policy
• Notifying supervisor of any problems or potential product risks
• Maintains work area in an orderly fashion throughout your shift
• Before leaving any work area, ensuring it is clean and free of garbage, tools and or parts
• Properly sanitizing or ensuring that proper sanitation has taken place before unlocking or returning any piece of equipment to production
• Ensuring all work orders and or assignments has been completed in a timely manner
• Must know and understand the emergency procedures in the event of equipment failure
• Perform other duties as assigned.