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Job description
Motive Power - Battery Technician
Family owned and operated since 1981, Shoppa's Material Handling is one of the fastest growing and most successful material handling dealerships in the United States. We are proud to be an authorized dealer of Toyota Material Handling - the bestselling forklift brand in the world and a recognized leader in quality, durability, safety and innovation. Through our twelve locations across Texas and Kansas City, MO, we provide a comprehensive array of products, services and integrated systems that help our customers streamline the storage and movement of their goods.
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary function of the Motive Power - Battery Technician is to inspect, diagnosis, repair and install customer's batteries and chargers in fleet and various material handling equipment. Motive Power - Battery Technician must be safety conscious to avoid being injured by acid, fumes, or electric shock, and must understand the risk of chemical explosions. Responsible for inspecting to verify the battery or charger is up to safety standards and will represent Viking Power & Shoppa's Material Handling with professionalism, great attitude, good communication skills and world class customer service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Communicate with suppliers about warranty issues.
Able to burn lead to make connections and case connectors.
Responsible for diagnostics on batteries, acid adjustments, rebuilds by replacing cells, connectors, cables, etc. to batteries.
Monitor and request supplies used in Shoppa's battery charger and repair shop, such as: acids, cells, tape, connectors, etc.
Keep inventory of all changing system parts in inventory.
Be able to do all repairs to changers and systems.
Charging, rotation, cleaning and watering of batteries.
Build relationships with internal and external customers and vendors
Receive all new batteries, record serial numbers and maintain battery inventory records
Provide high quality battery and charger service work to customer
Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company
Perform other duties as required per management
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1year experience in the battery industry
Hours are flexible: Saturday - Wednesday; Sunday - Thursday
Requires a team player and have interpersonal and communications skills
World class customer service and ability to maintain positive working relationships
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.
Physical Demands:
Sitting, standing, and walking (up to continuously); frequent use of computer and telephone requiring repetitive finger, hand, and arm movement; occasionally carry office supplies and other miscellaneous items up to 50 pounds. Continuous use of seeing, hearing, verbal communication.
Working Conditions: Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.
Shoppa's Material Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans"; (b) "EOE/Disability/Vets"; or (c) "Shoppa's provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability."
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