Material Handling Equipment Techs - Earn Up to $25/Hr + Great Benefits - SYSCO : Job Details

Material Handling Equipment Techs - Earn Up to $25/Hr + Great Benefits

SYSCO

Job Location : Cape Charles,VA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-11T21:03:48Z

Job Description :

Sysco is Now Hiring Material Handling Equipment Technicians!Earn Up to $25 per Hour* - $600 Annual Boot & Tool AllowanceComprehensive Benefits Available

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 up to $25 per hour*
  • $600 annual boot and tool allowance
  • Comprehensive benefits package available
  • Excellent full-time career with a stable and growing company
  • Move your Career FORWARD with SYSCO FOODS!

(*Depending on experience)

Want a Career with Sysco? Get Started:

  • STEP ONE: Request info by submitting this form
  • STEP TWO: Complete the Sysco Workday online application (Provided upon completion of STEP ONE and takes about 10-15 min)
  • STEP THREE: Connect with a Sysco talent specialist to discuss the available role (we'll contact you at the number provided)

Job Summary:

  • This is an Operations position responsible for assisting the Material Handling Equipment (MHE) technician III with maintenance activities associated with material handling equipment and maintenance of industrial batteries
  • Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements
  • Knowledge of controls and electric (AC - Alternative current & DC - Direct current) low voltage
  • Complete small 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, and preventive maintenance (PM) per manufacturer's recommendations
  • Basic knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics, both AC and DC (distribution center) systems, drive motors, power amps, and electrical controls, including PLC systems
  • Basic 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 buildings or grounds, as requested. Includes, but is not limited to, moving furniture or fixtures, changing lights, light carpentry, painting, light plumbing, changing light bulbs, and 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 the 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 the 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

Qualifications:

  • Education:
    • High school diploma or GED
    • 2 years of Tech school or equivalent is preferred
  • Experience:
    • Four years in an MHE maintenance position preferred 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 (i.e., Crown, Raymond, Hyster, etc.)

Interested in a Career with Sysco? Apply Now!

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

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