Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet. The Facilities Technician is responsible for the operational inspection, cleaning, and upkeep of all facilities-related equipment in the plant. This includes performing breakdowns, reassembly, sanitation of production equipment, janitorial duties, and basic facility repairs. The role also involves operating various industrial machines and vehicles to support plant operations and sanitation standards. This position is a 2nd shift (2PM - 10:30) position. Essential Functions Follow all GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), Safety, and Environmental regulations as well as company policies. Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment per Plant Operating Standards. Conduct system washouts and reassembly of production equipment following company procedures. Operate facility equipment such as washing machines, trash compactors, cardboard compactors, powered industrial trucks, scissor lifts, boom lifts, hoists, and floor scrubbers (training provided). Perform janitorial duties throughout the facility, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation. Use hand and power tools to perform basic facility repairs. Accurately document activities, repairs, and parts usage in CMMS systems. Follow all safety protocols, including emergency procedures, PPE usage, and lockout/tagout requirements. Assist in training new personnel and support other departments as needed. Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members via written, oral, or plant communication systems. Perform other duties as assigned by supervision. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or its equivalent. Minimum 3 years of maintenance or facilities experience; food or beverage manufacturing environment preferred. Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand/power tools. Comfortable using CMMS systems to track work orders and inventory. Ability to follow procedures and safety protocols. Good communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment. Working Environment: Manufacturing plant is large, open floor areas with loud machinery, requiring some areas for workers to wear ear protection to guard against noise. Workers may be exposed to elevated temperatures during the summer months; and some work may be required in cold environments during winter months. Workers are required to wear GMP compliant hair and beard nets, company-provided uniforms, and gloves to protect the product from possible contamination. Certain areas require respirators. In this position, you may be exposed to common airborne or surface food allergensincluding, but not limited to, wheat, soy, eggs, dairy, and sesameduring the handling, mixing, storage, transport of materials, or when accessing the production floor. Physical Requirements: Climbing, balancing stooping, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting overhead, use of fingers, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Reaches above and below the shoulders. Frequently uses hand/finger dexterity for typing. Corrected vision, speaking ability, and hearing are usually involved in performing written and verbal job functions. Frequently lift 55-pounds. Our offer This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Compensation and other terms and conditions of employment are subject to the provisions of that agreement. The compensation for this position is a fixed hourly rate of $22.00 per hour. In addition to the base rate, shift differentials apply as follows: $1.10 per hour for second shift and $ 1.65 per hour for third shift. In addition, we offer the following benefits*: Variable gainshare (eligible) Paid time off, including company holidays 401K with company contribution Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance coverage are offered to employees and eligible dependents (provided they meet eligibility requirements) Flexible spending accounts Short- and long- term disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Lifestyle and wellness benefits *Please note, this is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. About Corbion Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature's ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side-by-side with our customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of 1,267.4 million with a workforce of 2,408 FTEs. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors. Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.