Southern States Material Handling
Career Opportunities

Southern States Material Handling offers a competitive salary, paid vacation and personal time, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision insurance plus other great benefits. See below for a list of available positions or CLICK HERE to apply now!

Benefits We Offer:

  • Competitive salary, incentive programs and service rewards
  • Ongoing training and employee recognition
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Life and Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan and company match

Field Service & Shop Technicians - All FL & GA Locations

Full-Time / Parts & Service
August 01, 2024

Technicians needed for all Florida and Georgia locations to provide lift truck solutions to the customer base promptly through repair, service, maintenance, and knowledge of equipment, parts, and products; diagnosing, adjusting, repairing, or overhauling mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, in most makes of forklifts including sit-down rider, stand-up rider, and walk behind types. 

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Service Advisor - Lakeland, FL

Full-Time / Parts & Service
April 24, 2025

Manage a portfolio of existing accounts with the goal of retention through attaining new preventative maintenance agreements and acquiring new business by presenting new customer solutions through our maintenance programs. 

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Service Manager - Lakeland, FL

Full-Time / Parts & Service
May 16, 2025

Successfully create and maintain service operations, which exceed customer and technician needs.  This includes timely, high quality service operations at competitive costs to the customer while maintaining sufficient profit margins. 

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Service Administrator - Lakeland, Orlando, & Winter Haven

Full-Time / Parts & Service
May 08, 2025

In this vital role, you’ll support our Service Department and take ownership of a wide range of administrative responsibilities that ensure our service operations stay efficient, timely, and customer-focused.

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Senior Staff Accountant - Tampa, FL

Full-Time / Accounting
May 29, 2025

Apply best accounting practices to accurately maintain financial records and ensure the integrity of the general ledger. This role is responsible for recording financial transactions, performing account reconciliations, assisting in month-end and year-end closings, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. 

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Parts Associate - Ocala, FL

Full-Time / Parts & Service
June 06, 2025

Contribute to making Southern States Material Handling a leader in the material handling industry by effective parts inventory, management, and delivery of parts to customers.

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