CLICK TO VIEW: Recent data shows technicians in the material handling industry financially outpace those in the automotive industry.
Across North America, material handling dealerships have openings for forklift technicians. The role is a stable career that offers competitive compensation and work/life balance.
Work/Life Balance
Because dealerships support business customers with their forklift service, several forklift technician openings are 1st shift which gives you a consistent work schedule. “Our technicians that made the transition from the automotive industry to material handling are excited to reclaim their nights and weekends for personal time with family and friends,” shares Holly Duddy, Corporate Recruiter for ProLift.
Competitive Compensation
Toyota Forklift’s recent infographic reports twice as many automotive technicians in the workforce as compared to forklift technicians. “Forklift technician job openings can get overshadowed by the automotive industry,” states Holly, “but the career provides financial advantages. Our technicians support their families and enjoy vacations or hobbies.” And, while actual wages will vary based on region, employer and experience, data collected from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the median wage of a forklift technician earns $10,000 more each year than an automotive technician.
Shop & Road Opportunities
A dealership may have both shop and road technician opportunities. Both roles involve troubleshooting a customer’s forklift and work similar hours, but they offer unique work environments. Says Holly, “In order to ensure service coverage for our customers, the majority of ProLift technicians are on the road, which isn’t a common option for those in the automotive industry.”
Interested to learn more about ProLift and our current forklift technician job openings? Contact ProLift to speak to our corporate recruiter. We provide forklift service repairs to customers in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia.
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