Forklift Mechanic

Job ID: 568117
Location: Columbus, OH
Category: Manufacturing and General 
Employment Type: Direct Hire

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1st shift – Monday – Thursday 4:30am – 3:00pm. 
Up to 31/hr depending on experience

Forklift Mechanic Needed! Direct Hire Opportunity!

BelFlex Staffing Network is NOW Hiring a Forklift Mechanic on the west side of Columbus! 

1st shift – Monday – Thursday 4:30am – 3:00pm. 
Up to 37/hr depending on experience

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for routine servicing of forklift truck equipment. As needed for production use.
  • Seek out the root causes of equipment problems and implement solutions to eliminate those problems.
  • Review preventative maintenance procedures and recommend improvements to eliminate any shortcomings.
  • Use the Maintenance Department work order system to identify work to be done and to accurately record parts used, time required to complete work, and what work was done.
  • As directed by management, implement equipment modifications to improve performance.
  • Properly use and maintain all tools normally associated with this job.
  • Maintain high standards for housekeeping procedures on all maintenance jobs and work areas.
  • Clean work area after repair, PM, or Project.
  • Clean shop area when work is complete
  • Maintain clean organized cart
  • Maintain tool inventory 6 Month PM
  • Return shop equipment to original location and report any problems to your team leader
  • Follow all company rules and regulations.
  • Perform any other job duties which may become necessary Qualifications
  • Must be physically and mentally fit for duty.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Dependable and able to maintain the attendance required to perform the job.
  • Ability to read, write, comprehend, and fully understand: SOPs, SDSs, labeling, safety and health regulations, and procedures within the job, this job group and the plant.
  • Ability to operate computerized equipment, read scales, recognize product problems, malfunctions and patterns out of specification.
  • Requires at least two years’ experience forklift repairs or automobile mechanics.
  • Good human relations skills and a practical approach to problem solving are necessary.
  •  In addition, the following qualifications are essential for this position:  the ability to work independently; excellent troubleshooting skills; ability to quickly isolate problems and repair equipment with minimum downtime; willingness to work flexible hours as needed; must be available for any shift or time needed.
    Working Environment
  • The job is in a dusty and dirty environment.
  • Working in a hot and/or cold environment.
  • Required to wear respirator, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.
    Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to qualify for and wear a respirator.
  • Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, and bending.
  • It is understood that if a job is offered, applicant must consent to taking a pre-employment drug screening test and/or physical examination as a condition of beginning employment.  It may also be required that a drug screening test and/or physical examination be taken in the future as needed to determine fitness for duty.

    Benefits

  • Healthcare Insurance – Medical, Dental, & Vision effective 1st of month after 30 days of employment. Generous company contribution.
  • Health Savings Account company contribution – up to $2,000 per year based on pay and coverage level for high deductible plans.
  • Flexible Spending account – Helps you pay for health care or dependent care using pre-tax dollars.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Company annually contributes the equivalent of 25% of total fiscal year earnings after 1,000 hours worked in the fiscal year PLUS additional contributions.
  • Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital indemnity Insurance, and Pet insurance plans available as voluntary purchase options.
  • Life Insurance – no cost to employee. Additional coverage options available for purchase at group rates.
  • Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) – available after 3 months of employment.
  • Additional Benefits: 24-hour travel assistance, Identity Theft services, Cancer Bridge, and others
  • Holidays – 72 hours per year Vacation – 96 hours/year, increases based on length of employment.
  • Personal Time/Paid Time Off – up to 44 hours per year – based on attendance for hourly positions.
  • Referral Bonus – up to $1,600 based on positions referred.
  • Profit Sharing Bonus – based on profits, salary, and length of employment.
  • Sign on Bonus: $700 for hourly Production and Maintenance positions.
  • Annual Reviews – wage and salary increase based on performance.
  • On-site fitness rooms
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Family picnics and other special events
  • Matching charitable contributions
  • Healthy focus on wellness, including free flu shots.
  • Employee Assistant program (EAP)
  • Community volunteer activities
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