What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician (MHE/Forklift Focus) position at Lineage?
Pay: $25-31/hr
SHIFT: Sunday-Thursday (5x8s, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) or Sunday- Wednesday (4x10s, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Are you a hands-on technician who enjoys keeping equipment running and solving mechanical challenges? We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician with forklift/MHE experience to join our team and help keep our operation running safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll focus on maintaining and repairing material handling equipment (MHE)—including forklifts—while also supporting general facility maintenance.
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Benefits
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.
SHIFT: Sunday-Thursday (5x8s, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) or Sunday- Wednesday (4x10s, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Are you a hands-on technician who enjoys keeping equipment running and solving mechanical challenges? We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician with forklift/MHE experience to join our team and help keep our operation running safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll focus on maintaining and repairing material handling equipment (MHE)—including forklifts—while also supporting general facility maintenance.
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on forklifts and other MHE (top priority)
- Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment throughout the facility
- Support facility maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and structural repairs
- Inspect, maintain, and perform basic repairs on refrigeration systems
- Complete daily inspections, documentation, and maintenance reports
- Partner with leadership to communicate equipment status and improvements
- Operate tools and equipment such as power tools, lifts, and welding/cutting equipment
- Safely use motorized lifts and rental equipment as needed
- 1 year of maintenance experience (or trade school) in areas like:
- Forklift/MHE maintenance (preferred)
- Building/facilities maintenance
- Refrigeration systems (ammonia, Freon, or CO₂ is a plus)
- Experience with or willingness to learn preventive maintenance programs
- Comfortable using hand and power tools
- Basic computer skills for tracking work and reporting
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable communicating with team members at all levels
- Ability to work in varying temperatures (from freezer environments as low as -20°F to warmer areas) with provided PPE
- Ability to lift 50 lbs or more, depending on the task
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including overtime or weekends as needed
- Some locations may have loud environments or require working at heights
- Stable, full-time schedule with consistent hours
- Opportunity to grow your technical skills across MHE, facilities, and refrigeration systems
- Be part of a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Benefits
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.
Salary : $25 - $31