Forklift Technician Job Description
Forklift technician
provides technical, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for complex manufacturing equipment including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems.
Forklift Technician Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective forklift technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included forklift technician job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Diagnose and repair equipment, to include liquid propane, gas, and diesel engines, electric motors, transmissions, drive axles, differentials, hydraulic systems, brake systems, steering systems, electrical systems, lifting systems
Makes appropriate equipment repairs or modifications to solve operating and performance problems as dictated by the analysis of the customer's equipment
Properly block, chock and chain equipment, and disassemble equipment as needed to facilitate major component removal and repair
Performing facility maintenance tasks, routine preventive maintenance, and equipment testing as assigned
Electrical systems – change out ballast, light switches and fuses
Expertly analyzes and diagnoses customer equipment problems and breakdowns
Inspects, diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions
Rebuild and/or repair all components and systems in industrial material handling and other related equipment
Perform routine and operational maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run according to manufacturer's specifications
Perform equipment inspections to identify potential problems and safety concerns
Forklift Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Forklift Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BAS, HVAC, ASE, DOT, RETA
Education for Forklift Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the forklift technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Technical, Welding, General Education, Industrial, Engineering Technology, Education, Electronics, Associates, Diesel, Management
Skills for Forklift Technician
Desired skills for forklift technician include:
Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
Electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics and internal combustion engines
Various types of testing equipment
Electrical design
Equipment
Hand and power tool operation
Hydraulics
Electrical
Lead acid batteries and associated maintenance techniques
Mechanical systems
Desired experience for forklift technician includes:
HVAC systems
Plumbing systems – unstop drains, fix leaks
Room setups as assigned
Record all customer comments made to you including compliments or complaints
Have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends
Coordinate and work effectively with multiple departments to continuously improve processes, maximize efficiency and exceed expectations
Forklift Technician Examples
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Forklift Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a forklift technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for forklift technician
- Performs minor mechanical, hydraulic and electrical repairs
- Assists Techs I and II while receiving training to gain complete knowledge of equipment
- Responsible for reporting any unsafe conditions in work area or equipment to supervisor
- Responsible for maintaining a steady flow of equipment into and out of the shop, with the help of other shop personnel
- Helps to maintain the entire company material handling equipment fleet
- Communicate in a timely manner with your co-workers any relevant warehouse business, equipment out of service, special part handling instructions, attending meetings, taking a lunch break
- Gather, load and unload materials through lifting and/or Power Industrial Vehicles
- Operate limited recycling machinery
- Sort and assign appropriate recycling grade to materials
- Cleaning and maintain a clean and organized work area, including machinery
Qualifications for forklift technician
- Computer skills operating windows based programs
- Actively participate and follow all Safety and Lean regulations, policies and initiatives
- 1 year of manufacturing experience is preferred
- This position requires the ability to lift, carry, and/or transport up to 10-15 pounds continuously and up to 70 pounds occasionally with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Basic knowledge and ability to use desktop and mobile PCs
- Required to maintain fleet and training vehicles
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of forklift technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for forklift technician
- Based on assignment, independently performs corrective maintenance and repairs to the fleet
- Coordination of materials to be recycled within the plant with the use of a forklift or tugger
- Removal of all recyclables from around the plant
- Complete basic forms for billing and service orders
- In shipping, prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance
- In shipping, prepares bills of lading
- In receiving, receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment
- In receiving, delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items
- In shipping, may periodically pick up items to be delivered from various work areas throughout the plant
- May trace lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments
Qualifications for forklift technician
- Must be able to accurately complete billing and shipping forms
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously and up to 70 pounds, occasionally
- Flexibility to work a 12-hour rotating schedule
- Must be able to climb ladders above 12 feet high with or without reasonable accommodation
- Prior forklift or heavy machinery operating is preferred, but Quad/Graphics is willing to train the right candidate
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of forklift technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for forklift technician
- Performs other tasks as may be requested to assure the effective and continuos utilization of assets
- Embodying Reyes Fleet Management culture of providing the best and most responsive customer service possible, consistently maintaining your integrity, ethics and accountability dedicating yourself to functioning as a helpful, respectful and vital member of our team
- Perform diagnostic troubleshooting and failure analysis on all components and systems
- Complete basic and advanced technical training as assigned
- Maintain parts and supplies needed for job completion
- Maintain company vehicle cleanliness and ensure vehicle is in safe operating condition
- Maintain a culture of safety & participate in all safety meetings
- Responsible for properly and accurately filling out all work orders
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area
- Picks up parts and performs other tasks as assigned
Qualifications for forklift technician
- High School diploma or GED/HSE equivalent required
- Must possess own hand tools, some specialized tools will be provided
- Must possess a positive attitude, strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be flexible in shift assignments
- Must be able to take and successfully pass the appropriate Work Keys assessment
- 1-3 years experience in warehousing, shipping, and/or receiving
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Forklift Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of forklift technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for forklift technician
- Operating the baling and shredding systems, including handling of scrap paper bales with Powered Industrial Equipment
- Check Warehouse equipment is properly charged and ready to be used each day
- Participate on continuous improvement work groups
- Deliver parts as required by MRO delivery schedules or as requested by plant partners
- Assist walk-in plant partners to identify and locate parts in MRO warehouses
- Assist suppliers (both walk-in and by phone as needed (24 hours per day)
- Comply with all existing warehouse work processes and procedures
- Participate as an active member in all safety programs
- Support all empowerment initiatives
- Remain in compliance on all safety and training requirements
Qualifications for forklift technician
- May be required to have forklift certification
- Excellent mechanical aptitude, technical knowledge and problem solving skills
- Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred
- 3+ years' experience in forklift repair or related industry
- Ability to read precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges
- 0-2 yrs Experience (minimum 1 year experience as a mechanic)
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Our company is hiring for a forklift technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for forklift technician
- Observes all safety procedures both from our company and the customer’s safety procedures
- Meets with the appropriate customer operator/manager to identify the unit in need of repair to ensure the problem is understood
- Accurately and neatly documents on the work order (or tablet) the work performed, hour meter readings, serial numbers, model numbers and all information asked for
- Records all customer comments made to you including compliments or complaints
- Secures and maintains parts inventory in the company service vehicle
- Moves material within and from the warehouse to the production area, and returns finished products to the shipping area
- Interprets work orders and performs appropriate duties to support production machine changeovers
- Moves all materials within production area and locates copy
- Produces in/out reports and completes Problem Material Reports
- Removes pallets, strapping and packing materials, and moves recycle materials to recycle area
Qualifications for forklift technician
- Operates hoists, jacks, lathes, presses, forklifts, hand tools and industrial power tools
- Required to wear foot protection
- Must be able to work in all types of weather or temperature conditions
- Must be able to lift 70 pounds a distance of 15 feet
- Identify and participate in department safety and process improvements projects
- Transport carrier trailers from site dock doors to trailer parking via Hostler truck areas as needed