Entry Level Mechanic
Berry Material Handling is a full-service dealership. We sell, rent, service and repair new and used Yale® and Hyster forklift lines. Berry Material Handling also distributes and installs material handling and industrial equipment.
Berry Material Handling is looking for candidates ready to start their career as a mechanic! We provide in-house, paid training. If you're an automotive, truck, marine, gas, diesel, or electric technician looking for a change, apply today! We are considering all experience levels, from entry-level with no previous experience to experienced technicians!
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00, no weekends!
Hourly Paid Position - No More Flat Rate!
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the effective repair of machine components
- Pre-order all parts and materials required to perform assigned repairs
- Effect the repairs in a safe and effective manner
- Maintain the work area in a clean and safe condition
- Maintain good working records for time, parts, supplies, and outside purchases in repairs
- Maintain shop tools, equipment, and vehicles
- Maintain personal appearance in a professional and neat condition. Wear all personal protective equipment, as required; and urges others to do so.
- All communications with customers and co-workers are conducted in a manner reflecting respect and integrity
Qualifications
- Strong potential to develop good mechanical skills, good communication skills, and safe work habits
- Forklift experience a plus
- Be able to work independent of direct supervision
- Contribution to spirit of teamwork and cooperation through the branch location, specifically with parts personnel and other service technicians
- A technical school or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs is preferred, but not required
- Valid driver's license; clean MVR
Physical Requirements
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate construction equipment.
- Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50-100 pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 20-50 pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 10-20 pounds
- Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, grasp or pull and lift objects. Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, kneel, stoop, couch, and crawl
- Consistently exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise.
Benefits
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
- Christmas Savings Program
- Paid Vacation and Flex Time
- Matching 401K Plan
- Profit Sharing and Bonus Program
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Critical Care and Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Training
- Many opportunities for advancement (We prefer to promote from within)
- Family friendly company
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.