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Material Handling Equipment Technician Lead

  2026-09-17     SYSCO     Fairfield,CA  
Description:

Sysco is Now Urgently Hiring Material Handling Equipment Technician Leads!

Earn $41.78 - $62.64 per Hour* - Annual Boot & Tool Allowance

Outstanding Benefits


Sysco offers our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.


Top Benefits:

  • Earn $41.78 - $62.64 per hour* - based on experience
  • Annual boot & tool allowance
  • Company-provided uniforms
  • Paid vacation
  • Outstanding benefits:
  • Union-provided pension and medical plan
  • Excellent full-time career with a stable and growing company
  • Move your Career FORWARD with SYSCO FOODS!


Shift:

  • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM


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Job Summary:

This is an Operations position responsible for overseeing the safe operation, daily monitoring, and maintenance activities associated with Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and maintenance of industrial batteries.

  • Performs moderate supervisory roles when Director Fleet and Facility Maintenance / Facility MHE Maintenance Supervisor are not accessible
  • Expressed desire to advance to management positions of greater authority
  • Demonstrates clear and concise decision-making skills related to MHE repair and availability of fleet for operations teams
  • Provides clear communication and reporting to Director Fleet and Facility Maintenance / Facility MHE Maintenance Supervisor on a daily basis
  • Operates competently within designated parameters and communicates upward before exceeding those parameters
  • Mentor, teach and share expertise with MHE Technician I, II, and III to aid in their development to positions of greater responsibility
  • Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements
  • Proficient in electrical meter testing
  • Knowledge of controls and electric (AC - alternative current & DC - direct current low voltage)
  • Understanding and working knowledge of PLC's and PLC troubleshooting
  • Motors and Motor starter knowledge (AC & DC)
  • Motor starter knowledge
  • Contactor and relay knowledge and repair
  • Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed
  • Maintain power material handling equipment (MHE) including preventive maintenance (PM) of MHE fleet checking, draining and filling oil levels as needed, checking, adjusting, or replacing all belts and chains as needed, checking and troubleshooting electrical controls issues, replacing motors and controls, safety checks, PM per manufacturers recommendations
  • Knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC systems, drive motors, power amps, electrical controls including PLC systems
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, suspension systems
  • Completes all special projects associated with building or grounds, as requested including but not limited to moving furniture or fixtures, changing lights, light carpentry, painting, light plumbing, changing of light bulbs, repair of minor electrical devices
  • Assist the battery technicians; duties will include assisting in battery charger repairs, battery changes for MHE, repair of plugs and tips of batteries and chargers, watering and washing batteries, acid spill clean up, battery rack cleaning, battery area sweeping and cleaning, setting equalizing charge on batteries
  • Participate in departmental on-call program, as designated
  • Responsible for logging time and materials into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
  • Responsible for housekeeping, clean up of all maintenance areas/work areas on a daily basis
  • Maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order
  • Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job
  • Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
  • Champion overall safety in the department
  • Comply with OSHA, and other local, state and federal regulations
  • Adhere to Organization and the Facilities Department policies and procedures including appropriate attire, grooming, and attendance
  • Interact effectively, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation
  • Train and Mentor MHE Tech I and II


Qualifications:

Education:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Tech school or equivalent is preferred (2 years)

Experience:

  • Six years in an MHE maintenance position; or equivalent combination of education and related experience

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

  • Must possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting company standards
  • Complete a Sysco-approved defensive driving program
  • Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months
  • MHE 8-hour maintenance tech certificate from MHE manufacturer (IE: Crown, Raymond, Hyster, etc.)
  • Trade electrical I & II training (preferred)


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Sysco is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. *The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine the rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience, and other individualized factors

(*The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine the rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience, and other individualized factors.)


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