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Forklift Technician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing your I-140 immigrant petition. Diesel and electric forklift repair experience, manufacturer certifications, and hands-on diagnostics credentials strengthen your green card sponsorship case.
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Forklift Technician
Location: 6445 Fulton Industrial Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30336
Job Type: Full-time
Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 9:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Find your future at Fastenal! Our distribution center is hiring energetic, team oriented individuals to work in our fast pace warehouse! Working as Full-time Forklift Technician, you will repair and maintain powered industrial vehicles on site. You will also assist the maintenance crew with preventative and reactive maintenance functions. Fastenal Company is committed to environmental protection and to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. We strive to integrate EHS & Sustainability considerations into all our business decisions, plans, and operations.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing various makes of forklift and other Power Industrial Vehicles (PIVs)
- Performing all assigned planned maintenance on PIVs
- Maintaining spare parts inventory
- Maintaining accurate service records through a work order system
- Supporting, promoting and leading safety initiatives, policies and procedures
- Maintain the cleanliness/organization of work area
- Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations
- Participating in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety and sustainability objectives
- Learning, passing, and practicing various environmental health and safety trainings
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Proficient written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule/extra time as needed
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience navigating electrical schematics
- Possess a vocational certificate for mechanical or electrical repair OR possess at least 2 years of PIV repair experience
- Aptitude and willingness to service industrial batteries and chargers
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
Job Description
Forklift Technician
Location: 6445 Fulton Industrial Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30336
Job Type: Full-time
Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 9:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Find your future at Fastenal! Our distribution center is hiring energetic, team oriented individuals to work in our fast pace warehouse! Working as Full-time Forklift Technician, you will repair and maintain powered industrial vehicles on site. You will also assist the maintenance crew with preventative and reactive maintenance functions. Fastenal Company is committed to environmental protection and to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. We strive to integrate EHS & Sustainability considerations into all our business decisions, plans, and operations.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing various makes of forklift and other Power Industrial Vehicles (PIVs)
- Performing all assigned planned maintenance on PIVs
- Maintaining spare parts inventory
- Maintaining accurate service records through a work order system
- Supporting, promoting and leading safety initiatives, policies and procedures
- Maintain the cleanliness/organization of work area
- Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations
- Participating in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety and sustainability objectives
- Learning, passing, and practicing various environmental health and safety trainings
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Proficient written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule/extra time as needed
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience navigating electrical schematics
- Possess a vocational certificate for mechanical or electrical repair OR possess at least 2 years of PIV repair experience
- Aptitude and willingness to service industrial batteries and chargers
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Forklift Technician
Document your forklift certifications before applying
Gather manufacturer training records, lift truck service certifications, and any OSHA-related safety documentation. PERM requires your employer to verify that your qualifications match the job requirements exactly, so gaps in documented credentials can stall the labor certification filing.
Target warehousing and logistics employers with E-Verify enrollment
Employers enrolled in E-Verify have already built immigration compliance infrastructure, which correlates strongly with willingness to sponsor PERM-based green cards. Warehousing, cold storage, and third-party logistics companies with large forklift fleets hire technicians at volumes that make sponsorship economically practical for them.
Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter by EB-3 sponsorship history and forklift or industrial equipment job categories to find employers who have filed PERM applications for this role type. Migrate Mate surfaces that filing history so you're not guessing which companies are actually willing to sponsor.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay you the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area and experience level throughout the PERM process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your zip code before accepting an offer, so you can flag any shortfall before filing begins.
Understand that EB-3 has no annual lottery unlike H-1B
PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship doesn't involve an H-1B visa-style random selection lottery, so your employer can file your I-140 once PERM is certified without waiting for a draw. For nationals from non-backlogged countries, this path moves on a predictable timeline rather than a chance-based one.
Ask employers specifically about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
Once USCIS approves your I-140, you may be able to file your I-485 adjustment of status application concurrently if a visa number is immediately available. Confirming this with your prospective employer's immigration counsel before signing an offer letter clarifies your realistic path to a green card.
Green Card Forklift Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Forklift Technician job qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Forklift Technician roles typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers occupations requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, then submits an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B requires a bachelor's degree in a specialty occupation and is subject to an annual cap and lottery, making it difficult to obtain for skilled trades roles like Forklift Technician. EB-3 is designed specifically for skilled workers without a degree requirement, has no lottery, and leads directly to permanent residency rather than a temporary status that must be renewed.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a Forklift Technician?
The full process typically spans two to four years depending on DOL processing backlogs, your country of birth, and USCIS adjudication times. PERM labor certification currently takes six months to over a year at DOL. Once USCIS approves your I-140, nationals from most countries outside China and India can file for adjustment of status relatively quickly.
Where can I find Forklift Technician jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with a documented history of EB-3 and PERM filings for skilled trades and industrial maintenance roles. Filtering by sponsorship history rather than job title alone helps you identify warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing employers who have gone through this process before and are willing to do so again.
What qualifications does my employer need to include in the PERM job description?
Your employer must list only the minimum qualifications genuinely required for the Forklift Technician role, not qualifications tailored to match your resume specifically. DOL scrutinizes job requirements for signs of restriction. Manufacturer certifications, specific lift truck experience, and electrical or hydraulic diagnostic skills are defensible if they reflect actual operational needs at the worksite.