H-1B Visa Forklift Technician Jobs
Forklift Technician roles can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires specialized mechanical knowledge and a relevant degree or equivalent training. Employers in logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing file LCAs with DOL to certify prevailing wages before sponsoring. Use this page to find companies with active H-1B filing history for this role.
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Get Access To All JobsPrimary Responsibility:
Under general supervision, perform routine Forklift and other material handling equipment (MHE) repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the warehouse. Provide maintenance support as necessary to ensure operational objectives are met. Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of material handling equipment and other powered industrial equipment as assigned. Perform general refrigeration, dock door/leveler, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance as needed.
What You’ll Do:
- Inspects and performs routine repair of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards
- Maintain batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standards
- Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and any other testing instruments
- Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed
- Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards
- Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records within the CMMS system
- Keeps work area 6S’d (clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required
- Performs other maintenance related work and job assignments as required
- Able to work flexible shifts if required, including on call
What Experience and Education You Need:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 1+ year of Forklift Maintenance Experience
OR
- Specialized Forklift Maintenance/Repair training (Crown, Raymond etc)
OR
- 2+ years of other mechanic experience in lieu of specialized Forklift experience (i.e. auto, diesel, truck/trailer mechanic experience)
- Required to successfully complete assigned technical training and/or mechanical-electrical courses
- Required train in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification
- Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.)
What Could Set You Apart:
- Experience working in a Cold Storage environment
- Specialized Forklift maintenance/repair training (Crown, Raymond etc)
- Technical certification or degree
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose down to the component level on material handling equipment
- Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of –20 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation)
- Must be able to work at heights in excess of 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks
- Must be able to climb ladders and stairs
- Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to use hand and power tools
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eye glasses. Contact lenses are prohibited when working with ammonia
- Able to work nights and weekends
- Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
Primary Responsibility:
Under general supervision, perform routine Forklift and other material handling equipment (MHE) repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the warehouse. Provide maintenance support as necessary to ensure operational objectives are met. Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of material handling equipment and other powered industrial equipment as assigned. Perform general refrigeration, dock door/leveler, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance as needed.
What You’ll Do:
- Inspects and performs routine repair of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards
- Maintain batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standards
- Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and any other testing instruments
- Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed
- Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards
- Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records within the CMMS system
- Keeps work area 6S’d (clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required
- Performs other maintenance related work and job assignments as required
- Able to work flexible shifts if required, including on call
What Experience and Education You Need:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 1+ year of Forklift Maintenance Experience
OR
- Specialized Forklift Maintenance/Repair training (Crown, Raymond etc)
OR
- 2+ years of other mechanic experience in lieu of specialized Forklift experience (i.e. auto, diesel, truck/trailer mechanic experience)
- Required to successfully complete assigned technical training and/or mechanical-electrical courses
- Required train in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification
- Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.)
What Could Set You Apart:
- Experience working in a Cold Storage environment
- Specialized Forklift maintenance/repair training (Crown, Raymond etc)
- Technical certification or degree
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose down to the component level on material handling equipment
- Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of –20 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation)
- Must be able to work at heights in excess of 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks
- Must be able to climb ladders and stairs
- Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to use hand and power tools
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eye glasses. Contact lenses are prohibited when working with ammonia
- Able to work nights and weekends
- Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Forklift Technician
Verify the role's specialty occupation framing
Pull the O*NET profile for Forklift Technician to confirm which knowledge domains and education requirements apply. Employers whose job descriptions align with these technical benchmarks have a stronger foundation for filing a defensible H-1B petition.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer has infrastructure for employment verification and is more likely to be familiar with sponsorship processes. Search Migrate Mate to filter for companies with verified H-1B LCA filing history in maintenance and repair occupations.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Your salary must meet the DOL-certified prevailing wage for the role, and knowing the wage level tier helps you evaluate whether an offer is structurally viable for H-1B filing.
Request employer confirmation on cap-exempt status
Forklift Technician roles at universities, research institutions, or nonprofit affiliates may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing, bypassing the lottery entirely. Ask HR directly whether their organization qualifies under USCIS cap-exempt criteria before assuming a lottery slot is required.
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Find Forklift Technician JobsForklift Technician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Forklift Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer frames the position. USCIS requires specialty occupation roles to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. If the job description emphasizes advanced mechanical diagnostics, hydraulic systems, or industrial equipment engineering and the employer ties it to a relevant technical degree, the petition has a viable path. Generic labor roles without degree requirements typically don't qualify.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Forklift Technician positions?
Large logistics operators, automotive manufacturers, heavy equipment companies, and third-party maintenance contractors are the most active sponsors for this role type. These employers maintain fleets of specialized equipment requiring credentialed technicians, which supports the specialty occupation argument. Use Migrate Mate to identify specific companies that have filed H-1B LCAs in maintenance and repair occupational categories.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for a Forklift Technician role?
A degree in mechanical engineering technology, industrial technology, or a related field is the strongest foundation. If your degree is in a different field, documented certifications in hydraulics, diesel mechanics, or specific equipment platforms like Crown or Toyota forklifts can supplement your case. USCIS also accepts three years of relevant work experience as a substitute for one year of formal education when building equivalency arguments.
How does prevailing wage work for Forklift Technician H-1B sponsorship?
Before filing the H-1B petition, your employer must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL confirming your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the role in your work location. The OFLC Wage Search lets you look up wage levels by occupation and geography. Your offer must hit at least Level I of the prevailing wage scale for the Standard Occupational Classification that matches your role.
Can I find Forklift Technician jobs with H-1B sponsorship in one place?
Yes. Migrate Mate aggregates employers with active H-1B LCA filing history, so you can identify companies that have already gone through the DOL certification process for roles in your occupational category. Filtering by filing history removes employers who are unfamiliar with sponsorship requirements, which saves significant time during your job search.
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