MAINTENANCE/MECHANIC

About the Role

Responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment, buildings, and fixtures of the distribution center, including lift trucks. All tasks must be performed safely in accordance with corporate policies and state and federal laws while demonstrating the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Fred Meyer, merged with The Kroger Company in 1998, serves customers in over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family, the company focuses on feeding the human spirit through diverse teams, innovative experiences, and a commitment to people and communities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment, buildings, and fixtures of the distribution center.
• Maintain lift trucks and keep them in good repair.
• Perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.
• Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
• Install and repair plumbing.
• Maintain electrical systems.
• Maintain ventilation systems.
• Install, repair, and replace racking.
• Maintain doors and shipping/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.
• Maintain tuggers, carts, pallet jacks, sweepers, scrubbers, and forklift attachments.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one‑on‑one and small‑group settings.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• 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.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
• Ability to work within set time frames and fixed deadlines.
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
• Willingness to continue education as necessary.
• Ability to operate hand trucks, hand and power pallet jacks, and power lift equipment (training provided).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Limited Maintenance Industrial license.

Desired Experience & Education

• High school diploma or GED plus two years of experience in plumbing, blueprint reading, general building maintenance, hydraulic and electrical work; four years in electric or gas forklift repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands‑on experience with the responsibilities listed above (plumbing, electrical, ventilation, racking, doors, dock equipment, roof inspection, welding, hydraulic systems, lift‑truck maintenance, battery maintenance, and material‑handling equipment).

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage—including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans—through company or collective bargaining agreements.
• Flexible scheduling for full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, holiday pay, and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling (Employee Assistance Program) and confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases such as food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through the Continuing Education program.
• Extensive growth opportunities through industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
• Additional benefits and eligibility details are available on the company Benefits Page.