Forklift Mechanic
Goya Foods, Inc., a leader in the food industry based in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a forklift maintenance mechanic inspecting, diagnoses, and repairs material handling equipment. They execute routine preventative maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic systems, and ensure all forklifts meet safety regulations to minimize warehouse downtime
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform routine, emergency and preventative maintenance of forklifts.
- Interpret manufacturer's technical manuals to perform the necessary maintenance and repairs needed.
- Troubleshoot forklift problems to include brake, electrical and hydraulic systems, detect imperfections, potential problems, safety issues and/or malfunctions.
- Able to diagnose and repair mast and attachment components.
- Good working knowledge of brake systems and tire/wheel changes.
- Replace broken or defective parts from stock parts and/or order replacement parts for major repairs.
- Reassemble forklifts and make all necessary adjustments for effective and safe operation.
- Perform safety inspection of forklifts prior to being released back to the work floor.
- Cleaning of equipment and other areas as required.
- Ensure work area and methods used in carrying out job duties meet safety requirements.
- Maintain an organized and neat work area.
- Competent to complete legible service documents and logs for preventative maintenance tasks.
- Learn new technical information and techniques to stay current with changing technology.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma, license/certification, and one-to-two-year experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications, education, and other job-related reasons.
Adequate command of both English and Spanish language a plus
Pay range $25/hr-$27/hr
Goya Foods is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in employment based upon race, color, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
