Founded in 1967, Toyota Lift Northwest is dedicated to providing fully integrated material handling solutions to businesses across the Pacific Northwest the best in material handling equipment and support. Our services include new and used equipment sales, rentals, equipment service and parts, storage and automation, training and more.

When you join our team, you take on the mission to approach every customer interaction with respect, honesty, and transparency. Our goal is to exceed customer expectations every single time. You’ll commit to utilizing the 5S methodology (Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke) to improve the workplace.

In return, we will welcome you into a supportive and friendly workplace dedicated to your professional development. You’ll have access to the latest training materials from Toyota Material Handling as well as the equipment and technology you need to be successful. We offer competitive pay and top tier benefits.

Your Job:

The Field Battery Technician will be responsible for all shipping/receiving, delivering and maintenance of industrial batteries as needed.

Your Responsibilities:

Job requirements may include the following where applicable

• Receive incoming freight, checking for accuracy of shipments, and disperse to required customers
• Driving to customer location drop off, pick up, install, and remove industrial batteries
• Fill out Bill of Ladings, properly band battery for shipment
• Organize and put away incoming battery and battery parts daily
• Perform basic battery field repairs and services
• Keep warehouse clean and neat
• Perform other duties as requested

Required Skills /Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and organized with ability to shift priorities in a changing environment. (required)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with employees, vendors and customers. (required)
• Basic tiedown knowledge
• Prior experience in customer service, material handling/industrial equipment environment, and shipping/receiving experience (preferred)
• Ability to operate manual pallet jack, forklift & pass forklift certification
• Ability to interact effectively with others; be a team player
• Maintain a good attendance record

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Field Battery Technician to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May require sitting or standing for long periods of time, working in front of the computer, physically lifting and moving up to 40 lbs. (on occasion), walk on concrete floors with the ability to use full range body motion for climbing, pushing, lifting, and reaching.

Complete employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening (required)

Shifts: M - F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Reports to: Director of CSSR & Power Division 

Position Class: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Position Location: Kent, WA

Toyota Lift NW is an equal opportunity employer, and our policy is to maintain employment practices that conform to the intent and letter of the laws regarding equal employment opportunity. TLNW is committed to affording equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual preference, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. This commitment applies to all phases of the recruitment process including hiring, selection, promotions, transfers, demotions, compensation, benefits, or training. TLNW will endeavor to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue business hardship or a direct threat to the health or safety of any individual.