Building and Grounds Maintenance | KanPak | Penn Yan, NY

Description
KanPak®, a Golden State Foods company, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of beverage, yogurt, and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is core to many of our products, allowing them to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months.

From coffee beverages and creamers to yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages, KanPak delivers innovative solutions supported by state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and exceptional customer service​.

About KanPak

KanPak® is a leading producer of aseptic dairy and non-dairy products, trusted by top food and beverage brands. Our commitment to quality, food safety, and operational excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a dependable and skilled Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician to help keep our facility operating safely, efficiently, and at the highest standards.

About the Role

The Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, functionality, and appearance of KanPak’s buildings and surrounding grounds. This role involves skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work across multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and groundskeeping.
You’ll work with a high level of independence while coordinating closely with Engineering and Capital Project leadership to support food safety, regulatory compliance, and facility reliability.

What You’ll Do

Main Functions:

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on buildings, roofs, siding, walls, flooring, and exterior surfaces
• Complete interior and exterior painting projects as needed
• Repair and patch flooring to maintain safe walking surfaces
• Remove snow and apply salt to roadways, walkways, and access points
• Perform minor electrical repairs, including:
  • Wall switches and outlets
  • Light fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, sockets, and fuses
  • Minor appliances and cords
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including:
  • Fixing faucet and drain leaks
  • Unclogging drains
  • Trenching and laying small utility lines
• Replace HVAC filters and clean exhaust fans

Responsibilities Related to the Job:
Coordinate GSF Quality activities and operations to meet objectives for quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction at KanPak.
Participate in formulating and administering division’s short- and long-range goals and objectives for business growth.

Equipment & Tools

• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and small equipment
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, mowers, loaders, and snow plows
• Estimate time and materials needed for maintenance and repair tasks

Other Responsibilities

• Work flexible hours as required to support facility needs
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company information
• Perform other related maintenance duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license (must be maintained)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of safe work practices

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year of building and grounds maintenance experience
• Food manufacturing or food industry experience (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with hand and power tools (saws, drills, grinders, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
• Experience operating forklifts and lift equipment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, reliable, and accountable
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and pride in work

The Schedule and Setting: 

Pay Range (Base Pay): $22/hour
Days: Tuesday-Friday 10hr Shift or Monday-Thursday 10hr Shift
Shift: 6a-4p
Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to distinguish colors, sounds, and smells as required for safety and maintenance tasks

Why Join KanPak?

• Stable, essential role in a growing manufacturing facility
• Opportunity to work across multiple skilled trades
• Team-focused environment with strong safety and quality culture
• Make a direct impact on facility performance and employee safety

PAY & BENEFITS  
At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
Applicants only; No Recruiters please.
KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• ​People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.