Maintenance Technician - Mechanic; 2nd & 3rd Shift

Company Overview

Anderson Bakery, a Kroger Company, is located in Anderson, Upstate South Carolina. Since 1979 it has produced bread, muffins, and rolls for Kroger grocery stores in the southeast. The facility has seen significant improvements in process reliability, efficiency, and average run times under new leadership.

We support and reward hardworking associates with a full plate of benefits, including competitive health care, retirement benefits, vacation, mental health resources, associate discounts, and opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.

Maintenance Technician – Mechanic (2nd & 3rd Shift) – $26.90/hr

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.

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems.
• Set up and use machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill press and milling machine to repair or fabricate parts.
• Troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facility equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Complete assigned work orders and unplanned/emergency tasks as required.
• Maintain maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Utilize maintenance systems as needed to complete daily, weekly, monthly duties.
• Operate material‑handling equipment safely.
• Document work order information and completion.
• Provide support to teammates in the predictive and preventative maintenance program.
• Participate and actively support all plant initiatives such as minimizing downtime and ensuring plant optimization.
• Perform duties accurately and safely in a fast‑paced environment.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
• Effective oral 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; ability to organize and define tasks with minimal supervision.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency during periods of downtime.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proficient mechanical knowledge and skills in one or more of the following: electrical, welding and fabrication, utilities, and basic PLCs.

• 2+ years maintenance mechanic/technician experience or relevant technical training/certification.
• Experience in food manufacturing and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP).

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing