Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Stop turning wrenches for a company that doesn't value your craft and has a no A-hole policy.

We are looking for a mechanic, One who can maintain equipment and can walk up to a piece of equipment and figure out why it isn't working.

At MHS Lift , we’ve spent 56 years building a reputation as a leader in material handling—but we know we’re only as good as our employees. As a Top Workplace since 2020 from the Philadelphia Inquirer and USA Today for the past 2 years, and an employee-owned company , we don’t just offer a job; we offer a stake in the business.

We are looking for a self-motivated Forklift Mechanic who wants to get out from under the shop lights and into the field, solving real-world mechanical puzzles and keeping our customers moving.

Position Summary

The Forklift Mechanic is responsible for performing scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing forklifts and other warehouse equipment at customer locations. This role requires strong technical skills, effective communication, and a commitment to safety and customer service.

• Ownership: As an employee-owned company (ESOP), you aren't just an hourly worker—you’re a shareholder. (once qualified)

• Field Autonomy: Once you complete your training, you will leave from your home in our service van to go to our customer site.

• Stable Work: 56 years in business means no "slow seasons."

• The Reward: Competitive hourly rates based on your actual diagnostic and repair skills, paid weekly.

Key Responsibilities:

• 2 + years in Diesel, Small Engine, Automotive, or Heavy Equipment repair who are looking to transition into the Material Handling industry.
  
• Experience as a Forklift Mechanic is preferred
• Experience with troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair.
• You should be comfortable using voltmeters and ohmmeters and possess the "electrical logic" required to read and interpret complex electrical schematics .
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required for field work.
  
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to pass pre-screening, physical, and drug screen
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

About MHS Lift

Founded in 1970 with the sale of a single forklift, MHS Lift has grown into a leading material handling provider with over 225 employees across the Americas. Headquartered in Pennsauken, New Jersey, we are proud to be an employee-owned company where many team members have built careers spanning 20+ years.

When you join MHS Lift, you become part of a winning legacy built on respect, teamwork, and long-term success.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work–life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription coverage, and virtual urgent care services. Employees can plan for the future with a 401(k) featuring company match and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Additional benefits include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, bonus opportunities, group life and AD&D insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Optional supplemental benefits are also available, including additional life insurance, commuter benefits, legal services, and identity theft protection.

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