Battery Maintenance Technician - Logistics (Flexible Shifts)

Kroger; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a maintenance technician to service material handling equipment batteries at our Shelbyville facility. The role is full-time, on-site, with responsibilities including preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and ensuring batteries are charged and ready for use.

The ideal candidate will have a GED with mechanical experience or an equivalent combination, plus a Limited Maintenance Industrial license. Strong reading skills and the ability to troubleshoot are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, manuals and instructions.
• Equipment maintenance experience
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions
• Ability to operate special equipment including forklift, electric cart, manual lift, as well as basic and power tools
• Time management skills, ability to meet deadlines and productivity expectations
• Effective communication with a diverse population
• Minimum 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on material handling equipment batteries
• Repair minor cable and connector damage
• Maintain batteries and ensure that they are charged at all times and in working condition
• Keep work area clean at all times
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including overtime, weekends, nights and holidays
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Mechanical experience

Time management

Effective communication

Education

GED + 6 months mechanical experience

Limited Maintenance Industrial license

Tools

Forklift operation

Electric cart operation

Manual lift

Basic and power tools

Job description

Kroger is seeking a maintenance technician to service material handling equipment batteries at our Shelbyville facility. The role is full-time, on-site, with responsibilities including preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and ensuring batteries are charged and ready for use.

The ideal candidate will have a GED with mechanical experience or an equivalent combination, plus a Limited Maintenance Industrial license. Strong reading skills and the ability to troubleshoot are required.