The Opportunity
JBS Logistics & Warehousing is looking for a Forklift Mechanic to join our Warehouse team in Aurora, IL.
• Hours: Flexible between 7am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, with occasional overtime
• Compensation: $32-$35 per hour, depending on experience
• Travel: Frequent travel to the necessary locations (Bolingbrook, Naperville, Aurora) and perform diagnostic checks on equipment/repair as needed.
The forklift Mechanic's primary responsibility is to perform regular service, maintenance, and repair work on 150+ pieces of equipment.
This involves working with hydraulic systems, maintaining electrical systems, and checking for structural problems.
Forklift mechanics will develop and follow a scheduled maintenance plan to troubleshoot issues as they occur, maintain an inventory of spare parts, and generally work to ensure mechanical problems affect warehouse operations as rarely as possible.
Why Join JBS
• $6,000 sign-on bonus
• $1,000 tool allowance
• Medical coverage through the LARGEST nationwide network
• HSA with a generous company match
• FREE online medical and mental healthcare for you and your immediate family
• 401k contributions upon hire with immediate company match
• 6 paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual
• Let us thank you for your hard work with quarterly incentive bonuses
• Promotion from within and long-term growth potential
• Work with a welcoming and friendly team in a fast-paced and exciting environment
• The opportunity to work with a leader in the transportation & logistics industry
The Job
• Serve as a representative of the Company, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Koch community, customers, and the public.
• Work safely at all times by adhering to all applicable safety policies.
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Troubleshoot forklift problems including but not limited to brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems, detect imperfections, potential problems, safety issues, and/or malfunctions.
• 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.
• Ensure work area and methods used in carrying out job duties meet safety standards.
• Maintain parts inventory and repair records for all equipment by completing accurate paperwork.
• Perform preventative maintenance and PM tracking on all equipment.
• Must be able to work safely, utilize proper protective equipment, and understand the concept of Lockout/Tagout.
• Read and interpret work orders, safety rules, mechanical and electrical drawings, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Requirements
• Valid Driver’s License
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Must complete and pass a background check and drug test
• At least 2 years of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic experience in a similar environment or equivalent in college or vocational education.
• Ability to utilize a computerized work order system to open new work orders and check work history.
• Knowledge of reading schematics, maps, blueprints, and manuals.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and material handling equipment.
• Ability to safely operate drills, grinders, presses, forklifts, hoists, overhead cranes, and personal hand tools.
• Ability to draw upon available support resources from within the company and recognize when it is appropriate to do such.
For specific application or hiring questions, please call and speak to a recruiter, or fill out the contact form and have us contact you.
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