Industrial Power Truck Technician

About the role

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an experienced Industrial Power Truck Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on powered industrial trucks, clamp trucks, and pallet jacks across multiple facilities. The role involves troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining schedules in JDE, and managing spare‑parts inventory.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance on all powered industrial trucks, clamp trucks, and pallet jacks at the main plant, Twin warehouse, and Valley distribution center.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures promptly.
• Develop and maintain preventive‑maintenance schedules and routines within the JDE system.
• Document work orders, parts usage, and spare‑parts inventory in the system.
• Identify and stock commonly used spare parts.
• Perform general maintenance tasks as assigned.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience repairing industrial power trucks, including forklifts, clamp trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lb and follow step‑by‑step procedures.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Required skills

• JDE (JD Edwards) for maintenance scheduling and documentation.
• Preventive maintenance techniques for industrial trucks.
• Equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Industrial power truck repair expertise.

What we offer

• A culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training and continuous learning opportunities.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, and performance.
• Career growth within a global packaging leader focused on safety, sustainability, and inclusion.