Equipment Mechanic

Overview

Charlie’s Produce - Who We Are
Charlie’s Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What We Offer

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details

• $25.00 - $27.00 an hour, dependent on experience
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

The Role

In this role, you will work on various makes and models of material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, aerial lifts, floor scrubbers and industrial batteries. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, and making necessary repairs in a timely and efficient manner. Every day, you will work on equipment under the guidance of senior technicians while continuing to build your skills and knowledge as a mechanic.

To thrive in this position, you must be a self-starter, a team player, and willing to learn. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with mechanical aptitude who wants to grow into a skilled technician role.

• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs on forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Repairs and replaces any component on lift trucks.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses lift trucks to determine faults, failures, or extent of malfunction/damage, including mechanical components located beneath the lift trucks.
• Disassembles units and inspect parts/components for wear over time.
• Tears down, repairs, and rebuilds faulty components or assemblies.
• Repairs and services electrical systems.
• Inspects, adjusts, repairs, and rebuilds brake systems.
• Reads display for fault codes and downloads software updates.
• Replaces and adjusts lights and installs and repairs accessories as required.
• Tests and adjusts repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
• Performs routine and scheduled maintenance services such as lubrication and tune-ups.
• Test-drives forklifts and tests components and systems for safety.
• Performs post-delivery inspections on new equipment.
• Maintain accurate digital service records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and company policies.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with inventory of parts and tools for the department.
• Support other warehouse operations and special projects as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have any previous experience with mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Must have interest for continuous learning on the job.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated warehouse when needed.

• Any working knowledge in electrical maintenance and repair.
• Basic experience with electrical circuitry and machinery

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
• We do not provide H1-B sponsor ships at this time.
• Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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