ABOUT US: FW Logistics is an experienced family-owned, high growth logistics service provide that is big enough to handle all the supply chain logistics needs while still being small enough to give a specialized service to our customers. Founded in 1949 with a focus on food-grade storage, we’ve spread our expertise over the next seventy years to include contract warehousing, dry storage, hazmat storage, temperature-controlled warehousing, and asset-based trucking services. The company and related parties operate or own 25 facilities and plan to grow organically or through M&A.
OUR CULTURE: We treat our customers and associates equally, fairly, and respectfully. FW Logistics continually invests in the latest technology, increasing our efficiency and responsiveness to meet all our clients’ needs. By providing training and education to our workers, we can offer our customers the most skilled workforce available. We are a collaborative group, getting things done together, enjoying our collegial environment, and working together. Fit is critical to us. The associate joining FW should have that same mindset, a strong business mind, total accountability for deadlines, self-motivation, and energy while providing high customer service satisfaction.
OUR MISSION: To responsibly provide cost-effective, integrated, reliable, and valuable supply chain logistics solutions to meet our client’s needs with a customer-centric mindset.
OUR VALUES:
Compassionate
Accountable
Adaptable
Results Driven
We act honestly and kindly; we respect each other, our community, and our customers while working hard to provide the best services to our stakeholders.
POSITION SUMMARY: FW Logistics is an experienced logistic service provider that is big enough to handle supply chain logistics needs while still being small enough to give specialized service. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Forklift Technician. The person in this role will be responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks used throughout the facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Always represent FW Logistics in a courteous and professional manner.
· Inspects forklift trucks fleet to ensure trucks are working properly and safely.
· Identifies any forklift trucks that need repairs.
· Removes unsafe equipment from facility operating area and notifies supervisor.
· Repairs and maintains various types of forklift trucks including electric, gas-powered, and propane powered.
· Test forklift trucks to ensure repairs are completed correctly.
· Schedules and performs routine maintenance for forklift trucks.
· Ensures batteries for electric forklift trucks are fully charged.
· Replaces empty propane tanks on propane-powered forklift trucks.
· Maintains repair log for forklift truck fleet.
· Other duties as assigned.
The preceding job description is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
· Accountable – demonstrating individual accountability which results in collective success. This means never adopting a “That’s not my job!” attitude. Willing to do what needs to be done.
· Adaptable – able to demonstrate flexibility and agility to ensure customer and client needs are met.
· Results Driven – passion to create positive results that maximize sustainable profitability for our future success.
· Compassionate – able to base your work on the customer by continuously improving processes to eliminate errors, create value, provide better service, and enhance quality.
· Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion.
· Ability to a self-starter, thinking through and taking on unfamiliar projects.
· Ability to stop task, relocate all equipment and then restart them to meet the needs of the company.
· Ability to follow oral and written communication.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
· Have excellent attention to detail.
· Ability to use hand and power tools to repair forklift trucks.
· Ability to read repair manuals for various types of forklift trucks.
· Excellent mechanical repair skills.
· Analytical and problem-solving skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Must have high school diploma or GED minimum.
· Minimum 2 years forklift technician experience in a warehouse, fulfillment center, distribution center or manufacturing environment.
· Trade school degree or certificate preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Ability to lift 50lbs.
· Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time up to 10 hours a day if needed.
· Able to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach at or above shoulder level.
· The performance of this position requires exposure to warehouse areas where, at certain times, temperatures fluctuate based on external weather conditions.
· Occasionally work in cramped and awkward positions.
YOUR TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE:
We offer a competitive compensation package, great benefits, and the opportunity to grow your skills and progress with us.
· Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
· Voluntary Term Life/AD&D
· 401(K) Plan with 4% employer contribution match.
· Paid Time Off and Holidays
· Maternity/Paternity leave.
· Employee Referral program.
· Recognition Programs.
· Annual Performance Reviews.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We promote support, thrive, and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and culture.
FW Logistics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Forklift Technician: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Memphis, TN 38114: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person