Forklift Maintenance Team Leader - Gonzales, United States - Del Monte Fresh Produce Company NA, Inc.

    Del Monte Fresh Produce Company NA, Inc.
    Del Monte Fresh Produce Company NA, Inc. Gonzales, United States

    1 month ago

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    Purpose of Position:

    Supervise and oversee the activities of forklift maintenance mechanics that perform repairs, and maintenance on all equipment (forklifts, jacks, aerial lifts, and heavy equipment).

    Accountabilities:
    • Develop work assignments using knowledge of mechanics capabilities, and equipment.
    • Update and distribute PMs, verify completion and approval.
    • Act as a resource, offering on-going assistance to mechanics, monitor job performance and task to help where needed.
    • Strong communication skills with the rest of the team in order to accomplish team goals.
    • Conduct new hire trainings, monthly safety tailgate meetings, work area inspections and GMP/ food safety training.
    • Inspection and reporting on VIR completion.
    • Create/update training SOPs on all tasks performed.
    • Works with a weekly budget for forklift repair.
    • Maintain a detailed maintenance log and report on all daily maintenance activities. Send daily report via email to the rest of the team.
    • Prioritize maintenance tasks and activities to ensure lifts efficiency.
    • Provide training and development opportunities to forklift maintenance staff and personnel.
    • Carry out performance evaluations and appraisals.
    • Work with purchasing team on orders for replacement parts.
    • Build a healthy work environment for all personnel.
    • Any other duties as assigned.
    Minimum Skills Required:
    • 7-10 years maintenance mechanic experience
    • Knowledge of forklift maintenance
    • Good verbal/written communication skills
    • Prior experience supervising employees.
    • Trouble-shooting skills
    • Ability to understand and carry out routine written and oral instructions.
    • Ability to interact with others in a professional and efficient manner.
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
    • Ability to read and understand hydraulic system schematics.
    • Ability to properly use normal and special tools.
    • Ability to work standing and walking for the majority of the assigned work period.
    • Ability to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk and reach above shoulder.
    • Ability to exert 50-75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly.
    ***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***

    DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H