MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC FORKLIFT MECHANIC

About the role

Maintain lift trucks and keep them in safe condition.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
• Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.
• As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit.
• We work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
• We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow.

Requirements

• Minimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus four years experience in electric forklift repair; or combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass drug test.
• Knowledge of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems and engine overhauls.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime on an occasional basis.
• Able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Accuracy/attention to detail.
• Organize/prioritize variety of tasks/projects.
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
• Work within set time frames/fixed deadlines.
• Continue education.
• Operate a forklift, electric cart, manlift, and basic hand tools.
• Limited Maintenance Industrial license.
• Forklift license.

Skills

• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Benefits

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.