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Summary

The Forklift Battery Specialist is responsible for the maintenance including watering, and management of batteries used in forklifts. They play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of forklifts by properly maintaining and optimizing battery performance. This position requires strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with battery systems, as well as the ability to troubleshoot battery-related issues.

Essential Functions

• Battery Maintenance: Perform regular inspections and maintenance tasks to ensure the optimal performance of forklift batteries. This includes checking battery fluid levels, cleaning battery terminals, and monitoring battery charging processes.
• Battery Repair: Diagnose and troubleshoot battery issues, such as low voltage, short circuits, or battery cell damage.
• Battery Testing and Monitoring: Utilize specialized tools and equipment to test battery capacity, voltage, and overall health. Monitor battery performance metrics and identify any abnormalities or signs of degradation.
• Battery Replacement: Determine when a battery has reached the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced. Properly dispose of old batteries and install new batteries in forklifts.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of battery maintenance, repairs, replacements, and performance data. Generate reports on battery health, usage, and any recurring issues.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to safety guidelines and best practices when working with batteries. Follow relevant regulations and standards for battery handling, storage, and disposal.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with other forklift technicians and maintenance teams to coordinate battery-related tasks and ensure smooth operations. Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and stakeholders regarding battery-related issues and recommendations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifying individuals to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience working with battery systems, preferably in a forklift or automotive setting.
• Strong technical knowledge of battery components, charging processes, and maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with battery testing and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting battery-related issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Workplace Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, pull and /or otherwise move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, depending on site location, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in some work environments is occasionally loud.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We require all employees to treat all our employees and candidates as equals. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We're committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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