Forklift Technician 1

Briggs Industrial Solutions
  • Tampa, Florida
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Remote Type:

    On-site

    You belong at a company that treats you like an Owner!

    Sammons Industrial is an employee-owned family of businesses dedicated to becoming the preferred single-source solution for industrial operations. Our company is made up of Briggs Industrial Solutions, Sammons Warehouse Solutions, and SitePro Rentals.

     

    Join a team that takes care of you.  Here are some ways we do that:

    • Competitive Pay and Performance-Based Bonuses

    • Earn retirement savings without any cost to you through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

    • 401(k)

    • Training and Tuition Reimbursement

    • Work/Life Balance

    • Paid Holidays and Time Off

    • Health and Wellness Benefits

    • Tool Benefits, PPE/Uniforms, Safety Boot Program

    • Life and Short Term Disability paid for by company

    How You’ll Make a Difference

    When equipment goes down, our customers depend on us to get them back up and running. You’ll diagnose problems, make dependable repairs, and perform preventive maintenance that helps customers stay productive and safe.

    You’ll also keep growing your skills through hands-on experience, technical training, and certifications—all while working alongside people who are ready to share what they know and help you succeed.


    What You’ll Do

    • Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain material handling equipment, including engines, motors, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, steering, electrical, and lifting systems.
    • Perform equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, component repairs and rebuilds, and basic welding while following manufacturer specifications and established safety procedures.
    • Keep accurate and timely records of repairs, maintain the parts and supplies needed to complete your work, and help keep the shop and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
    • Put safety first every day by following company practices and applicable DOT and OSHA requirements, participating in safety meetings, and completing required technical training and certifications.

    What You’ll Bring

    • At least 1 year of forklift repair or related industry experience; mechanical or trade school training is preferred.
    • Basic mechanical aptitude, technical knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills, along with a willingness to keep learning and building your expertise.
    • Strong communication and customer service skills, a valid driver’s license, and certification on at least 50% of the company product line; Hyster-Yale certifications are preferred.
    • The ability to perform a hands-on role that regularly involves standing, walking, lifting, twisting, and bending; lifting up to 75 pounds.

    Why You’ll Love Working With Us

    • Work with a team that believes safety comes first and takes pride in doing dependable, high-quality work for our customers.
    • Join a company with more than 130 years of history, stability, and experience—and help us continue building what comes next.
    • Build your skills and your career through hands-on experience, technical training, certifications, and support from people who want to see you succeed.

    Job Details

    Pay Type:

    Hourly

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTampa, Florida

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Rentalsunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched

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