Plant Maintenance Technician (FT)

Plant Maintenance Technician (FT) @ Westover Dairy.
Position Summary: This is a second shift or 3rd position 3 pm- 11:30 pm M-F or 11pm- 7:30am M-F.
Perform tasks related to preventative maintenance, mechanical machine repairs, inspection and testing of equipment, building maintenance, and specific projects.
Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and our Customer 1st strategy.
Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High-Performance Work System principles.
Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and the safety of others.
Minimum Position Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Proficient knowledge and ability in welding, as well as electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
Basic computer use knowledge and skills.
Self-motivated and self-directed.
Desired Previous Job Experience: 2+ years of maintenance mechanic experience.
Essential Job Functions: Install, maintain and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in the facility.
Set up and use machine tools such as a lathe, grinder, drill press, and milling machine to repair or fabricate parts.
Troubleshoot issues, and repair failures of production and facility equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Complete assigned work orders.
Maintain maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion.
Utilize maintenance systems as necessary to complete daily, weekly, and monthly duties.
Operate material handling equipment safely.
Enter information in the systems to document work order completion.
Provide support to the team in the predictive and preventative maintenance program.
Participate and actively support all plant initiatives.
Organize and define tasks with minimal supervision.
Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.