Forklift Mechanic- $1500 sign on bonus

At Imperial, we sell, distribute, and service General Merchandise, Seasonal Products, and Health/Beauty/Wellness Products to our customers. As a Forklift Mechanic, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance and repair of all forklifts, material handling equipment, and related machinery within the warehouse. The Forklift Mechanic will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, ensuring equipment operates optimally and minimises downtime.

If you are punctual, team-oriented, committed to safety, come join us at Imperial!

Maintenance mechanic experience in warehouse settings preferred.

Why Join Imperial?

• Monday - Friday; 7am - 3:30pm with OT as needed (Every 5th Saturday 6-3:30pm with Monday prior off.)
• Growth Opportunities
• Monthly Company Store – Discounted Products Sold to Employees
• Monthly Food Events, including some food trucks in the spring/summer!
• Conveniently located 150 Blackstone River Rd. Worcester, MA on a Bus Route!
• Full comprehensive benefit package (Full Time Employees)

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• 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.
• Ability to work on systems, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• 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.
• Complete tire and wheel maintenance.
• Complete battery maintenance and charging.
• Perform safety inspection of forklifts prior to being released back to the work floor.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure work area and methods used in carrying out job duties meet safety requirements.
• Competent to complete legible service documents and logs for preventative maintenance tasks, both Paper and in CMMS computer program.
• Learn new technical information and techniques to stay current with changing technology.
• Assist when needed with other plant maintenance on conveyor systems.
• Ability to weld Steel using Stick and Mig process is desirable.
• Effectively communicate and engage with all levels of the organization as well as key suppliers and customers.
• Complete daily end-of-shift work order updates and other required reports.
• Uphold high standards of housekeeping and safety in assigned departments.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualification:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Able to use and operate various types of testing equipment and meters.
• Understands electrical designs.
• Previous experience with electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Understand associated maintenance of lead acid batteries.
• Can operate hand and power tools.
• Power industrial truck certification.
• Uphold high standards of housekeeping and safety in assigned departments.
• Two or more years of experience in a related field, including maintenance of various lift trucks such as Crown and or Raymond with lift ratings up to 12,000 lbs.
• Manufacturing, automotive, military or recent trade school graduates with applied skills.
• Solid foundation of mechanical aptitude and ability along with knowledge of industrial electricity up to 480 volts would be preferred.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license.
• Able to work safely and follow company rules and procedures.
• Limited travel between distribution centers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Continuously perform repetitive physical tasks involving frequent walking, reaching, bending, lifting, twisting, pushing/pulling, and standing. Physical ability to safely perform job functions with or without aid of mechanical equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally team lift up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts (rollers). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is exposed to hot/cold weather/air depending upon the season. Employee is occasionally exposed to dust. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.