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Thank you for considering Forklift Systems in your job search. We believe people are our most valuable asset. World-class service is our focus, and we know we can not achieve these results without exceptional people.

Forklift Systems is a 40+ year family owned and operated business. We see each person as an extension of the Forklift Systems family. We would love for you to be a part of the family. If you are interested in joining us, check out these opportunities:

LATEST JOB OPENINGS

Alabama Job Openings

Position Summary: Maintain, diagnose, adjust or repair material handling equipment and systems, including lift trucks and other supply chain products, at a customer’s site within a timely and cost-effective manner in order to meet customer expectations. Functions:
  • Drive to customer site, diagnosing, trouble-shooting and repairing forklift and other assigned equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures while maintaining positive customer relations
  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required
  • Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment according to schedule, established procedures and cost guidelines at the customer’s facilities
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
  • Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Account for all parts, materials, tools and consumables used as required
  • Drive and work safely in accordance with company and/or customer safety rules and procedures at all times including keeping your work area clean and orderly
  • Developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with assigned customers and co-workers
Professional:
  • Solid foundation of mechanical aptitude and ability, with knowledge of industrial electricity and exceptional customer service skills required for direct customer interaction.
  • Two years of experience in a related field, including lift truck manufacturers, automotive, aviation, military, or recent trade school graduates with applied skills
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License — clear motor vehicle record
  • Must pass a background and drug screening
Physical: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Heavy work, exerting up to 100 pound of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical or skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature. Subjected to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils, atmospheric conditions and a variety of physical activities such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current or exposure to chemicals.

Benefits we offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 401K For additional information please call our Human Resources Department at 615-724-2607. You may also email careers@forkliftsystems.com
Need to replace high performing producer relocating to be with family. Consistent $100K/yr. earnings. We are seeking an overachiever to sale pre-owned forklift and material handling capital goods. In this role you’ll get to:
  • Visit mid-state companies in varying industries
  • Meet with managers and business owners to evaluate their equipment needs
  • Pre-pare proposals and demonstrate equipment
  • Reach out via phone, email, and text to prospective accounts and customers
  • Enter activities into mobile CRM app
What you’ll get:
  • Salary
  • Commissions
  • Expenses
  • Auto Allowance
  • iPhone
  • Tablet or Laptop
  • Training
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Employee medical paid 100%
  • 401K
  • Career Growth
  • Stable, high performing company (41+ year)
Requirements:
  • Successful sales experience
  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Successfully utilize PipeDrive CRM app daily
  • Highly motivated, extremely energetic person who can stay organized in a fast paced environment.
We are looking for someone who:
  • Is self-motivated, competitive and goal oriented
  • Has a clear, friendly, and professional communication style
  • Skilled at asking questions to determine needs
  • Has tenacious follow up skills
  • Organized with a high attention to detail
  • Thrives in a dynamic environment.
  • Adapts quickly to changing priorities and customer needs
  • Excellent computer skills with experience working on a PC
  • Fast, consistent, and dependable closer and achiever
  • You care deeply, genuinely and passionately about customer service, solving problems for customers, and the role it plays in a successful company.
How to Apply: Full out our questionnaire at: https://forkliftsystems.com/corporate/careers/sales-questionaire/ About Forklift Systems Forklift Systems is a 41+ year private, family owned top producing material handling dealer for Nissan, UniCarriers and Doosan Forklifts, JLG & Genie Aerial Equipment, Nilfisk Advance Floor Care Products, Cushman vehicles, and varied allied products. Winner of multiple top dealer and platinum service awards. Founded in 1978, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with operations servicing Alabama, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. For additional information please call our Human Resources Department at 615-724-2607. You may also email careers@forkliftsystems.com
Pay – Salary plus commission & expenses Benefits Offered – Life, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Profit Sharing Employment Type – Full-Time Forklift Systems is a winner of 40+ top dealer awards in the material handling industry. Our markets and company are rapidly growing. We are searching for overachievers to sell big ticket material handling, forklift and industrial equipment. We want to help someone build a sales empire and high income in the Birmingham area. If you are a sales star, you can earn $150,000+. We don’t hire resumes – we hire top producers. Compensation plan includes Salary, Commission, Expenses, Auto Allowance, iPhone, and Laptop. Responsibilities:
  • Sell new and used Forklift, Material Handling, Industrial, and Allied equipment
  • Develop assigned territory to maximize sales potential
  • Develop and implement sales plans to grow business and maintain current customer base
  • Develop new accounts and maintain current accounts
  • Complete required sales documents and quotations
  • Maintain and build customer relationships
Requirements:
  • Detailed understanding of sales stages and techniques
  • Outstanding time management and organizational skills
  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Successfully utilize CRM
Forklift Systems provides an Aggressive SalaryCommission, and Expenses. Terrific Benefits including Profit SharingHealth & Dental Insurance, Disability, Training, Career Incentives, Opportunity for Advancement, and the Chance to Work with a Great Team of People. All applicable candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening. Applicants may also be required to pass a criminal background check and/or a consumer report. Forklift Systems is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our guiding principles: Integrity – We strive to always do what is right Customer Centered – We succeed when you succeed Accountability – We hold ourselves personally responsible Respect – We treat our customers and employees with dignity Excellence – We insist on quality in everything we do If you’re interested please call our HR department at 615-255-6321.

Pay: Full time employment. Starting hourly pay is based on experience.

Benefits: PTO (Paid time off), 401K contributions, Life, Disability, Dental, & Vision insurance.

Position Summary:

Perform scheduled maintenance service on material handling equipment and systems; including forklifts, heavy equipment, and other warehouse products.

  • Drive to customer site, perform scheduled maintenance on forklift and other assigned equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures while maintaining positive customer relations.
  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required.
  • Maintain service logs, documenting all preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Identify additional repairs or services required on equipment.
  • Account for all parts, materials, tools and consumables used as required.
  • Drive and work safely in accordance with company and/or customer safety rules and procedures at all times including keeping your work area clean and orderly.
  • Developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with assigned customers and co-workers.

Professional:

  • High School Diploma
  • 1-2 years of experience in a related field, including forklifts, heavy equipment, automotive, aviation, military, or recent trade school graduates with applied skills
  • Basic knowledge of hydraulics preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License — clear motor vehicle record
  • Must pass a background and drug screening

For additional information please call our Human Resources Department at 615-724-2607. You may also email careers@forkliftsystems.com

Kentucky Job Openings

Position Summary: Maintain, diagnose, adjust or repair material handling equipment and systems, including lift trucks and other supply chain products, at a customer’s site within a timely and cost-effective manner in order to meet customer expectations. Functions:
  • Drive to customer site, diagnosing, trouble-shooting and repairing forklift and other assigned equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures while maintaining positive customer relations
  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required
  • Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment according to schedule, established procedures and cost guidelines at the customer’s facilities
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
  • Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Account for all parts, materials, tools and consumables used as required
  • Drive and work safely in accordance with company and/or customer safety rules and procedures at all times including keeping your work area clean and orderly
  • Developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with assigned customers and co-workers
Professional:
  • Solid foundation of mechanical aptitude and ability, with knowledge of industrial electricity and exceptional customer service skills required for direct customer interaction.
  • Two years of experience in a related field, including lift truck manufacturers, automotive, aviation, military, or recent trade school graduates with applied skills
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License — clear motor vehicle record
  • Must pass a background and drug screening
Physical:
Climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Heavy work, exerting up to 100 pound of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical or skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature. Subjected to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils, atmospheric conditions and a variety of physical activities such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current or exposure to chemicals.

Benefits we offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 401K

For additional information please call our Human Resources Department at 615-724-2607. You may also email careers@forkliftsystems.com

Pay – Salary plus commission & expenses

Benefits Offered – Life, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Profit Sharing

Employment Type – Full-Time

Forklift Systems is a winner of 40+ top dealer awards in the material handling industry. Our markets and company are rapidly growing. We are searching for overachievers to sell big ticket material handling, forklift and industrial equipment.

We want to help someone build a sales empire and high income in the central and southern Kentucky area. If you are a sales star, you can earn $150,000+. We don’t hire resumes – we hire top producers. Compensation plan includes Salary, Commission, Expenses, Auto Allowance, iPhone, and Laptop.

Responsibilities:

  • Sell new and used Forklift, Material Handling, Industrial, and Allied equipment
  • Develop assigned territory to maximize sales potential
  • Develop and implement sales plans to grow business and maintain current customer base
  • Develop new accounts and maintain current accounts
  • Complete required sales documents and quotations
  • Maintain and build customer relationships

Requirements:

  • Detailed understanding of sales stages and techniques
  • Outstanding time management and organizational skills
  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Successfully utilize CRM

Forklift Systems provides an Aggressive SalaryCommission, and Expenses. Terrific Benefits including Profit SharingHealth & Dental Insurance, Disability, Training, Career Incentives, Opportunity for Advancement, and the Chance to Work with a Great Team of People. All applicable candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening. Applicants may also be required to pass a criminal background check and/or a consumer report. Forklift Systems is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Our guiding principles:

Customer Centered – We succeed when you succeed

Integrity – We strive to always do what is right

Accountability – We hold ourselves personally responsible

Respect – We treat our customers and employees with dignity

Excellence – We insist on quality in everything we do

If you’re interested, please call our HR department at 615-255-6321.

Pay: Full time employment. Starting hourly pay is based on experience.

Benefits: PTO (Paid time off), 401K contributions, Life, Disability, Dental, & Vision insurance.

Position Summary:

Perform scheduled maintenance service on material handling equipment and systems; including forklifts, heavy equipment, and other warehouse products.

  • Drive to customer site, perform scheduled maintenance on forklift and other assigned equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures while maintaining positive customer relations.
  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required.
  • Maintain service logs, documenting all preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Identify additional repairs or services required on equipment.
  • Account for all parts, materials, tools and consumables used as required.
  • Drive and work safely in accordance with company and/or customer safety rules and procedures at all times including keeping your work area clean and orderly.
  • Developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with assigned customers and co-workers.

Professional:

  • High School Diploma
  • 1-2 years of experience in a related field, including forklifts, heavy equipment, automotive, aviation, military, or recent trade school graduates with applied skills
  • Basic knowledge of hydraulics preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License — clear motor vehicle record
  • Must pass a background and drug screening

For additional information please call our Human Resources Department at 615-724-2607. You may also email careers@forkliftsystems.com

Tennessee Job Openings

Position Summary: Maintain, diagnose, adjust or repair material handling equipment and systems, including lift trucks and other supply chain products, at a customer’s site within a timely and cost-effective manner in order to meet customer expectations.

Functions:
  • Drive to customer site, diagnosing, trouble-shooting and repairing forklift and other assigned equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures while maintaining positive customer relations
  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required
  • Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment according to schedule, established procedures and cost guidelines at the customer’s facilities
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
  • Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Account for all parts, materials, tools and consumables used as required
  • Drive and work safely in accordance with company and/or customer safety rules and procedures at all times including keeping your work area clean and orderly
  • Developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with assigned customers and co-workers
Professional:
  • Solid foundation of mechanical aptitude and ability, with knowledge of industrial electricity and exceptional customer service skills required for direct customer interaction.
  • Two years of experience in a related field, including lift truck manufacturers, automotive, aviation, military, or recent trade school graduates with applied skills
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License — clear motor vehicle record
  • Must pass a background and drug screening
Physical: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Heavy work, exerting up to 100 pound of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical or skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature. Subjected to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils, atmospheric conditions and a variety of physical activities such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current or exposure to chemicals.

Benefits we offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 401K

For additional information please call our Human Resources Department at 615-724-2607. You may also email careers@forkliftsystems.com

Pay: Full time employment. Starting hourly pay is based on experience.

Benefits: PTO (Paid time off), 401K contributions, Life, Disability, Dental, & Vision insurance.

Position Summary:

Perform scheduled maintenance service on material handling equipment and systems; including forklifts, heavy equipment, and other warehouse products.

  • Drive to customer site, perform scheduled maintenance on forklift and other assigned equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures while maintaining positive customer relations.
  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required.
  • Maintain service logs, documenting all preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Identify additional repairs or services required on equipment.
  • Account for all parts, materials, tools and consumables used as required.
  • Drive and work safely in accordance with company and/or customer safety rules and procedures at all times including keeping your work area clean and orderly.
  • Developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with assigned customers and co-workers.

Professional:

  • High School Diploma
  • 1-2 years of experience in a related field, including forklifts, heavy equipment, automotive, aviation, military, or recent trade school graduates with applied skills
  • Basic knowledge of hydraulics preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License — clear motor vehicle record
  • Must pass a background and drug screening

For additional information please call our Human Resources Department at 615-724-2607. You may also email careers@forkliftsystems.com

Pay – Salary plus commission & expenses
Benefits Offered – Life, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Profit Sharing
Employment Type – Full-Time

Forklift Systems is a winner of 40+ top dealer awards in the material handling industry. Our markets and company are rapidly growing. We are searching for overachievers to sell big ticket material handling, forklift and industrial equipment.
We want to help someone build a sales empire and high income in the Birmingham area. If you are a sales star, you can earn $150,000+. We don’t hire resumes – we hire top producers. Compensation plan includes Salary, Commission, Expenses, Auto Allowance, iPhone, and Laptop.

Responsibilities:
  • Sell new and used Forklift, Material Handling, Industrial, and Allied equipment
  • Develop assigned territory to maximize sales potential
  • Develop and implement sales plans to grow business and maintain current customer base
  • Develop new accounts and maintain current accounts
  • Complete required sales documents and quotations
  • Maintain and build customer relationships
Requirements:
  • Detailed understanding of sales stages and techniques
  • Outstanding time management and organizational skills
  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Successfully utilize CRM
Forklift Systems provides an Aggressive SalaryCommission, and Expenses. Terrific Benefits including Profit SharingHealth & Dental Insurance, Disability, Training, Career Incentives, Opportunity for Advancement, and the Chance to Work with a Great Team of People. All applicable candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening. Applicants may also be required to pass a criminal background check and/or a consumer report. Forklift Systems is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Our guiding principles:
Integrity – We strive to always do what is right
Customer Centered – We succeed when you succeed
Accountability – We hold ourselves personally responsible
Respect – We treat our customers and employees with dignity
Excellence – We insist on quality in everything we do

If you’re interested please call our HR department at 615-255-6321.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Forklift Systems is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and continues to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees, including veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities.

Forklift Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the alternative email address below to contact us about your interest in employment at Forklift Systems.

For additional information please call our Human Resources Department at 615-724-2607. You may also email careers@forkliftsystems.com

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