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Get Access To All JobsAt Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), we’ve been hiring friends since 1937—people who share our passion for helping customers feel right at home. If you share our vision, we invite you to be one of us! People love working here! Named one of Furniture Today’s Best places to work, and here are a few reasons why: A FUN, stable work environment, with no layoffs in our history. A safe place to work and shop, development opportunities leading you to the career of your dreams, and a culture that encourages volunteering and serving our communities.
Pay Range: $30.93 - 38.35 hourly
The scheduled hours for this role are 7:00am-7:30pm, with days off rotating on a weekly basis. This rotating schedule provides a 3 day weekend every other weekend.
Job Description: Your Piece of the Puzzle
As NFM’s Forklift Mechanic -- Master Service Technician, you will perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair machinery and mechanical equipment, and work on critical and complex needs of the department. Ensure equipment machinery and mechanical is 100% operational and safe. Tools will be provided to complete maintenance and repairs. Act as a knowledgeable resource for the Service Technicians on all the equipment used in NFM facilities.
Job Duties: A Day in the Life
- Analyze: Inspect condition of all conveyors, and correct any potential problems
- Inspect: Routinely examine condition of all compactors, recycling equipment and resolve any potential problems that could cause downtime - maintain, diagnose, repair, and replace as needed
- Review: Responsible for the overall condition of all the above equipment. Perform and log regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and servicing on all material handling equipment
- Provide back-up: for the manager. Handle more complex service problems. Assign job orders and other tasks, ensuring the workload is evenly distributed
- Collaborate: Utilize the computer-based asset management system to accurately record all work performed
Qualifications: Can You Check These Boxes?
- High school diploma or GED
- 5 years of experience with repair of Material Handling Equipment required
- Forklift Mechanic Experience
- Lead, supervisory, or management experience preferred
- Experience with “Crown” manufactured equipment preferred
- Must have good working knowledge of electrical circuits, be able to work with wire diagrams, and be able to read and understand schematics
- Welding Experience preferred (wire or stick) and use a torch (oxygen or acetylene) to cut and braze. Knowledge of shop equipment, e.g. hand tools, power tools, drill press, bench grinder, etc.
- Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs
- Valid driver’s license and ongoing acceptable driving record
- Basic computer skills
- Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to, criminal background check
Benefits: What’s in It for You?
As a full-time member of our NFM Family, you will enjoy:
- Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
- Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
- Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home
- Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
- Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
- Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)
- Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
- Paid community volunteer opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option
Nebraska Furniture Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), we’ve been hiring friends since 1937—people who share our passion for helping customers feel right at home. If you share our vision, we invite you to be one of us! People love working here! Named one of Furniture Today’s Best places to work, and here are a few reasons why: A FUN, stable work environment, with no layoffs in our history. A safe place to work and shop, development opportunities leading you to the career of your dreams, and a culture that encourages volunteering and serving our communities.
Pay Range: $30.93 - 38.35 hourly
The scheduled hours for this role are 7:00am-7:30pm, with days off rotating on a weekly basis. This rotating schedule provides a 3 day weekend every other weekend.
Job Description: Your Piece of the Puzzle
As NFM’s Forklift Mechanic -- Master Service Technician, you will perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair machinery and mechanical equipment, and work on critical and complex needs of the department. Ensure equipment machinery and mechanical is 100% operational and safe. Tools will be provided to complete maintenance and repairs. Act as a knowledgeable resource for the Service Technicians on all the equipment used in NFM facilities.
Job Duties: A Day in the Life
- Analyze: Inspect condition of all conveyors, and correct any potential problems
- Inspect: Routinely examine condition of all compactors, recycling equipment and resolve any potential problems that could cause downtime - maintain, diagnose, repair, and replace as needed
- Review: Responsible for the overall condition of all the above equipment. Perform and log regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and servicing on all material handling equipment
- Provide back-up: for the manager. Handle more complex service problems. Assign job orders and other tasks, ensuring the workload is evenly distributed
- Collaborate: Utilize the computer-based asset management system to accurately record all work performed
Qualifications: Can You Check These Boxes?
- High school diploma or GED
- 5 years of experience with repair of Material Handling Equipment required
- Forklift Mechanic Experience
- Lead, supervisory, or management experience preferred
- Experience with “Crown” manufactured equipment preferred
- Must have good working knowledge of electrical circuits, be able to work with wire diagrams, and be able to read and understand schematics
- Welding Experience preferred (wire or stick) and use a torch (oxygen or acetylene) to cut and braze. Knowledge of shop equipment, e.g. hand tools, power tools, drill press, bench grinder, etc.
- Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs
- Valid driver’s license and ongoing acceptable driving record
- Basic computer skills
- Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to, criminal background check
Benefits: What’s in It for You?
As a full-time member of our NFM Family, you will enjoy:
- Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
- Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
- Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home
- Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
- Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
- Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)
- Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
- Paid community volunteer opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option
Nebraska Furniture Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Forklift Mechanic
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
H-1B requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a directly related field. Document any combination of formal education and work experience you'll use to argue equivalency, USCIS applies a three-for-one rule for experience substituting degree years.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history for Forklift Mechanic roles. DOL disclosure data shows which companies have certified wages and filed for this occupation code, so you're targeting employers already familiar with the H-1B process.
Prioritize E-Verify enrolled warehousing employers
Employers enrolled in E-Verify are more accustomed to employment verification workflows that overlap with H-1B compliance. In logistics and distribution, large third-party operators often hold federal contracts requiring E-Verify enrollment, making them structurally prepared for sponsored hires.
Benchmark your wage against OFLC Wage Search
Before entering salary negotiations, look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects you during the offer stage.
Confirm job duties align with O*NET before applying
Pull the O*NET profile for Industrial Machinery Mechanics or Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics and map your actual forklift-specific duties to the listed tasks. Misalignment between your resume and the DOT occupation definition is a common RFE trigger on specialty occupation petitions.
Ask about I-129 filing timing before accepting an offer
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed for an October 1 start date. If you're offered a role in late spring, confirm your employer plans to file in the March registration window. Missing the cycle means waiting a full year before you can begin.
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Find Forklift Mechanic JobsForklift Mechanic H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Forklift Mechanic role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined and what qualifications the employer requires. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Forklift Mechanic roles that emphasize advanced diagnostics, hydraulics systems engineering, or technical program oversight are stronger candidates than general maintenance positions. Your employer's job description needs to reflect that degree-level knowledge is genuinely required, not just preferred.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Forklift Mechanic positions?
Warehousing and distribution, food and beverage manufacturing, automotive parts logistics, and large-scale retail fulfillment operations are the most active employers for this occupation. Companies running high-volume fleets of electric and propane forklifts often justify H-1B sponsorship for mechanics with specialized diagnostic and calibration expertise. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified LCA filing history in this occupation.
Can work experience substitute for a bachelor's degree on an H-1B petition for this role?
Yes, USCIS recognizes a combination of education and progressively responsible work experience as equivalent to a four-year degree. The standard ratio is three years of specialized experience for each year of missing formal education. You'll need documentation showing the experience was in a directly related technical field, and your employer's attorney will need to argue the equivalency clearly in the petition.
What does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement mean for Forklift Mechanic roles?
Before USCIS can approve your H-1B petition, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying they'll pay you at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. The prevailing wage is set by DOL based on your job duties and geographic area. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search tool before you negotiate your offer.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Forklift Mechanic roles before?
DOL publishes LCA disclosure data showing every employer that has certified a Labor Condition Application by occupation code. Filtering that data for industrial or heavy equipment mechanic SOC codes surfaces companies with a demonstrated history of sponsoring this role type. Migrate Mate aggregates this data so you can search directly by occupation and location without downloading raw government files.
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