Fork Truck Maintenance Technician

Date: Sep 5, 2024

Location:

Elkton, VA, US

Requisition ID: 32416

A Career in Beer and Beyond: 

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.  We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.   

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values. We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity WITH inclusion is the key to a winning team culture.  We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities. So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.  

The Headlines:

In the role of Fork Truck Maintenance Technician working in Elkton, VA you will perform maintenance and adjustment of fork trucks and yard equipment while continually investigating methods to improve the process, improve customer satisfaction, and produce results.

The Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing maintenance and adjustments of fork trucks and yard equipment. Equipment to include: fork trucks, yard trucks, battery bull, and other equipment as deemed necessary.

• Responsible for troubleshooting defective equipment and making repairs as needed.

• Responsible for checking the operation of equipment after maintenance has been performed to assure proper performance.

• Responsible for performing preventive maintenance inspections and completing maintenance work order assignments.

• Record information as a result of PM inspection or work order assignment.

• Responsible for overhauling and rebuilding equipment and component assemblies to established specifications, using such skills as welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronic and machine shop knowledge.

• Must perform maintenance welding, brazing, and soldering in the repair of parts as needed.

• Must fabricate and balance machinery and perform minor machine design changes.

• Must order parts for fork trucks and yard trucks and participate in meetings with vendors when necessary.

• Responsible for communicating with the team on all matters pertaining to the overall operation and function of equipment.

• Partners with Unit Manager and Training Specialist to implement necessary training plans.

• Onboards new team members according to the standard onboarding process.

• Responsible for communicating and coordinating activities with vendors, operations, quality, asset care, and other specialists as required.

• Responsible for assisting management with process changes and adjustments to standard operating procedures.

• Responsible for and dedicated to personal and team safety in relation to completion of tasks and duties.

• Responsible for and dedicated to quality in relation to completion of tasks and duties.

• Responsible for assisting in the implementation and workings of WCSC 2.0 while performing work.

• Partners with teams and safety council members to identify and highlight unsafe work practices and escalate/correct with a sense of urgency.

• Responsible for autonomous maintenance of all equipment, making necessary operational adjustments, and ensuring equipment is running efficiently.

• Performs housekeeping as required to maintain a safe and clean work place.

The Other Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent required

• Fork truck license

• High level of mechanical aptitude/ability

• Knowledge of fork truck electronics and mechanics.

• Knowledge of diesel mechanics.

• Knowledge of hand and shop tools such as drill press, hydraulic press, milling machine, lathe, alignment equipment and electronic and instrument test equipment.

• Capable of welding with stick, tig, and gas.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Safe Quality Food Procedures, and Safety

• 4+ years of diesel, mechanical or industrial maintenance experience or a combination of trade school and diesel, mechanical or industrial maintenance experience.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and make decisions in a team based setting.

• Ability to work full-time, all shifts, all schedules, and all days of the week to include weekends and holidays.

• Ability to be called in for emergency coverage and work overtime as necessary.

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities  

• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 

• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources

• On site Pub (delete if not applicable), access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

• Benefits include 15 days vacation, 10 paid holidays, 4 personal floating holidays and 64 hours of sick time. (Only use for jobs in the state of WA)

Molson Coors is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com .