MAINTENANCE/MECHANIC

The Kroger Co. • Delaware, OH

15d

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment, buildings, and fixtures of the distribution center. Maintain lift trucks and keep them in good repair. Employees must perform all tasks safely and consistently with corporate policies and state and federal laws, while demonstrating the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work weekends, overtime, and any shift.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with distribution center terms and processes, and industry or technical terms and processes.
• Ability to organize and prioritize varied tasks and projects and meet time frames and fixed deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary.
• Ability to operate a hand truck, hand and power pallet jack, and power lift equipment; company will provide training.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Limited Maintenance Industrial license.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or GED plus two years of experience in plumbing, blueprint reading, general building maintenance, hydraulics, and electrical work; four years of electric or gas forklift repair experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair plumbing.
• Maintain electrical systems.
• Maintain ventilation systems.
• Install, repair, and replace racking.
• Maintain doors.
• Maintain shipping and receiving dock equipment.
• Inspect and evaluate roof structures.
• Weld, cut, design, and repair aluminum and steel structures and devices.
• Repair and maintain hydraulic systems, air compressors, and fire systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on lift trucks.
• Repair other equipment as needed.
• Repair and maintain battery chargers and batteries, keeping them in working condition.
• Maintain tuggers, carts, pallet jacks, sweepers, scrubbers, and forklift attachments.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform all tasks safely and consistently with corporate policies and state and federal laws.
• Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed