Job Description

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About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Starting Salary: $32.00 - $36.00
Employment Type: Hourly FT, 
Work Environment: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Job Summary:
The Forklift Mechanic is responsible for complete diagnosis and repair of Propane and Diesel Forklifts. Lift capacities vary from 4,000 to 20,000 lbs forklifts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Observe functioning of forklifts to detect hazards/problems and need for adjustments, repairs or replacement
• Repair and maintain forklifts within the facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance on forklift equipment.
• Safely disassemble, and repair or replace broken parts.
• Dismantle, test and analyze malfunctioning equipment, hand tools and power tool and tests apparatus to locate defects.
• Clean and lubricate parts.
• Document all work performed.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Requirements:

• Must be adept at trouble shooting problems.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience as an industrial forklift mechanic.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical processes and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical tools and equipment.
• Must be able to work safely and independently.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment when in manufacturing areas

Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical manufacturing environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Travel:  
This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations.

 

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.

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