LOGISTICS/PORTER

Kroger; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support maintenance, sanitation, and safety at the distribution center in Portland, TN. You will perform routine cleaning, debris removal, and repacking tasks to ensure clean aisles and safe operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring aisles for damaged items, discarding damaged products, and using a handheld scanner to correctly place products while adhering to safety policies and state laws. Weekend shifts and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED with related work experience in a fast-paced DC setting.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to handle problems with a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Willingness to move with purpose and urgency.
• Attention to surroundings and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work weekends, varying shifts and overtime as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop aisles and walkways for safe, efficient operations.
• Pick up and discard debris in aisles (plastic, corrugated, paper, split products).
• Monitor aisles for damaged or misplaced product and respond.
• Remove damaged product and repack or discard as needed.
• Operate hand-held scanner to identify mislocated product and place it correctly.
• Dump garbage cans in the distribution center.
• Performs all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Sense of urgency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for providing maintenance, sanitation and safety support to the DC by maintaining clear, clean aisles required for efficient operations. Perform routine maintenance activities including mopping, sweeping, repacking and removing damaged product. The company also requires that all employees perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop aisles and walkways as needed for safe, efficient operations.
• Pick up and properly discard debris in the aisles including plastic, corrugated, paper and split products.
• Constantly walks and monitors aisles for damaged, split, improperly placed product and responds.
• Remove damaged product, repackages or discards as appropriate.
• Operate hand-held scanner to identify misplaced product and have product properly placed in DC.
• Dump garbage cans in DC.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• High school education or general education degree (GED) plus related work experience in a fast-pace DC setting.
• Ability to carry out written and or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability and willingness to move with a sense of purpose and urgency.
• Attention to surroundings and dedication to workplace safety.
• Ability to work weekends, differing shifts and overtime as needed to meet business needs.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Minimum 18 years of age.

Job Info

• Job Identification 213108
• Job Category Supply Chain/Logistics
• Posting Date 08/03/2026, 11:03 AM
• Locations 120 Kirby Dr, Portland, TN, 37148, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 09/01/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Line of Business Supply Chain & Distribution

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• 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.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is 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. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.