WAREHOUSE/MAINTENANCE Mechanic

About the Role

Responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment, fixtures, and building repairs in the distribution center. Maintain and repair all lift trucks and mobile equipment. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair carts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, stock pickers, turret trucks, sweepers, scrubbers, and fork lift attachments
• Repair and maintain battery chargers, batteries, and other equipment as needed
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all lift trucks
• Assist and monitor equipment process parameters to perform predictive/preventive maintenance and enter data into Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, special need items, and tools
• Operate computers and maintenance diagnostics equipment including analog and digital multi-meters, pyrometers, photo-tachometer, etc.
• Diagnose failures, determine parts and material requirements, and perform repairs as required to resume operation on production equipment
• Effectively communicate with peers
• Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, workstations, and facility
• Repair and maintain hydraulic systems, air compressors, and fire systems
• Weld, cut, design, and repair aluminum and steel structures and devices
• Maintain building maintenance including electrical systems and plumbing

Requirements

• High school education or general education degree (GED)
• 2+ years experience in plumbing, blueprint reading, general building maintenance, hydraulic, and electrical experience; 4 years in fork lift repair, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Excellent verbal and written communication including presentation skills
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, with the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to work weekends, nights, overtime, and holidays on a regular basis
• Familiarity with industry/technical and distribution center terms and processes
• Strong organizational and planning skills with specific attention to detail
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and meet deadlines
• Ability to continue education as necessary
• Ability to operate the following special equipment, machinery, and/or special tools: hand truck, hand and power pallet jack, power lift equipment
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with 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
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our industry-leading Continuing Education program
• Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways