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Forklift Technician

Full-Time

Brampton, ON

Available Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The Forklift Technician is responsible for preventative maintenance, pre-inspection maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on the company’s fleet of forklifts in accordance with the applicable level of training and apprenticeship.

How You'll Help:

• Inspection and Diagnosis: Inspecting, testing, and diagnosing forklift, and other company equipment as needed

• Advising management on the work performed and the general condition of the equipment.;

• Prioritizing workload of Out-of-Service equipment to minimize down time

• Performing scheduled maintenance, including checking and changing fluids, and lubricating parts of forklifts

• Adjusting, repairing, or replacing mechanical, electrical, fuel system, and hydraulic components; structural frames to ensure proper function.

• Ensuring all forklifts comply with safety regulations.

• Maintaining accurate records of all repairs and maintenance performed.

• Coordinate with contractors and vendors on forklift related issues; parts, etc.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Post-secondary training

• Additional training in tire repairs and/or refrigeration will be considered an asset

• CVIP, an asset

• Candidates enrolled in trailer repair apprenticeship may also be considered.

• Previous work experience in an industrial environment, preferably in the transportation industry

• Previous experience and qualification to perform Safety inspections are considered an asset in this position,

• Physically fit and able to lift, move, reach, bend, walk, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouch for extended period of time

• Ability to work in tight spaces

• Strong knowledge of transportation industry’s rules and regulations regarding transport trailers and components

• Knowledge of and ability to use safe work practices, including safe lifting and bending, working in tight spaces, etc.

• Troubleshooting and problem solving abilities

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work both independently and as a team member

• Good communication skills –verbal and written

About Day & Ross

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.

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