Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role is located at our Pennsauken, NJ location.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I is responsible for general maintenance and repair of building mechanical systems including but not limited to HVAC maintenance. Our Facilities Team follows a 2-2-3 12-hour shift schedule, providing a consistent routine for work-life balance. Shift hours for this role are 5:45am - 6:00pm. Sample 2-2-3 Shift Schedule : Week 1: Work Monday, Tuesday - Off Wednesday, Thursday - Work Friday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Off Monday, Tuesday - Work Wednesday, Thursday - Off Friday, Saturday, Sunday

What You Will Do

• Perform basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting.
• Assist with HVAC maintenance, including filters, belts, greasing motors, and unit startup and shutdown.
• Support fire and life safety checks, including alarms, sprinklers, and access controls.
• Perform routine maintenance on air compressors and dryers.
• Assist in maintaining water and steam systems, including heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and motors.
• Complete preventive maintenance work orders and record labor and parts in the CMMS.
• Assist with ground maintenance and operate tools safely.
• Support vendors under supervision and ensure safe access and materials control.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and read basic blueprints.
• Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• May respond to after-hours calls on rotation.
• Per business need, other duties may be assigned.

What You Need To Be Successful

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of maintenance/technician experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and safe work practices.
• Basic computer literacy and effective communication skills.
• Exposure to HVAC, compressed air, water/steam systems preferred.
• Familiarity with fire/life safety systems preferred.
• Forklift/lift certification preferred.
• Ability to calculate required materials and measure items to be laid out, cut, shaped, threaded, or joined.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles and theories.
• Ability to safely handle and store hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and operating instructions.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficiency in English sufficient to understand safety instructions, operating procedures, and to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Math ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and adapt to situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment with fluctuations in heat, moisture, and noise.
• Ability to wear and maintain required PPE (hard hat, hairnet for head and beard if applicable, steel-toe shoes/boots, face mask when required).
• Ability to wear additional PPE such as chemical suits, boots, and face shield during CIP or chemical handling tasks.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of tools and equipment.

At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including a low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!