Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

About Beech-Nut Nutrition Company…

We are one of America’s leading companies providing nutritious, safe, wholesome foods for babies using real ingredients, gently cooked, with non-GMO, Natural or organic ingredients in almost all our products.

Our work is organized around our mission to Delight Consumers by Conserving the Goodness of Nature. We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance.

Our Values…

Our ambition to grow is underpinned by our four core values Create wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish others, & Take Responsibility. Our values help us navigate the ever-changing environment in which we operate and ensure we innovate to meet customer needs.

Create wow ~ Everyone Hero ~ Nourish others ~ Take responsibility

If this sounds like a place you want to invest your time, keep reading!

About the Role…

As a Facilities & Utilities Technician you will support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of facility and plant utility systems throughout Beech-Nut Nutrition’s manufacturing facility. This position works across both building and utility systems, including HVAC, boilers and steam systems, compressed air, water systems, air handling equipment, cooling towers, pumps, and related mechanical and electrical equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and operational activities while developing technical proficiency across the facility’s systems. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, a willingness to learn, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and outside service providers.

About the Team…

The Facilities Team is comprised of technical individuals from various maintenance and engineering disciplines who work collaboratively to support Beech-Nut Nutrition’s LEED® certified production facility. The team’s core mission is to maintain the building systems and grounds and to support the efficient operations of the plant and continuous improvement projects. The team works closely with Operations and Maintenance Teams to increase reliability processes so we can continue doing what we do best – making high quality, safe, and nutritious foods for babies and toddlers!

About the Work Environment…

This position is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED® certified production facility. Job functions are performed throughout the facility and grounds, including mechanical and utility spaces, production support areas, and rooftops. Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in varying environmental and weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain snow, wind and other seasonal conditions. The candidate will also be required to work in an environment that requires a hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection and lab coat. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails. Other personal protective equipment may be required for certain tasks.

Our Commitment to Safety…

At Beech-Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the babies & toddlers we feed. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for the company’s overall safety initiatives. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety among all workers on the job site as well as the babies we feed. Management supports participation in the program by all Associates and provides proper equipment, training and procedures. Associates are responsible for following all procedures, working safely, and, wherever possible, improving safety measures. At Beech-Nut, everyone is encouraged to speak up and voice their ideas for improvement or concerns. An injury and accident-free workplace is our goal. Safe, nutritious food is what we do.

What You’ll Do…

• Monitor, inspect, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain plant facility and utility systems, including HVAC, boilers and steam systems, compressed air, water systems, air handling equipment, cooling towers, pumps, and related equipment.

• Record operating and maintenance information from meters, gauges, controls, and other instrumentation; identify and report abnormal conditions, trends, and equipment deficiencies.

• Adjust controls, start and stop pumps and equipment, operate valves and switches, and perform other operational activities necessary to maintain systems within prescribed standards.

• Troubleshoot and maintain HVAC and building systems using BMS and Metasys control systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment, air handling equipment, make-up air units, rooftop units, exhaust systems, cooling towers, and associated mechanical systems.

• Support the safe operation and maintenance of boiler, steam, condensate, compressed air, and other plant utility systems and develop proficiency in these systems through training and qualification.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including lubrication, oil changes, belt inspection and replacement, cleaning, adjustment, and component replacement.

• Perform mechanical and electrical repair work including disassembly, repair, and installation of valves, switches, motors, pumps, process instrumentation, and related components.

• Collect water samples for in-house and outside analysis, prepare samples for shipment as required, and maintain appropriate records.

• Complete assigned preventive maintenance and corrective work using the CMMS, including clear documentation of work performed, equipment condition, and follow-up needs.

• Assist with coordination and oversight of outside service providers for specialized maintenance, inspections, and repairs.

• Perform general facility, building, plumbing, grounds, and minor electrical maintenance as assigned.

• Follow lockout/tagout and all applicable safety procedures at all times.

• Participate in training and qualification activities to expand technical capability across both facility and utility systems.

Who You Are…

• Deciding and Initiating Action: You can make timely decisions while weighing risks. You act without being prompted and take responsibility for projects, people and mistakes.
• Analyzing: You can analyze all types of information using a wide range of sources. You draw well-reasoned conclusions and pinpoint key information from large data sets. You can identify themes and produce effective solutions.
• Learning and Researching: You rapidly learn new tasks and quickly commit information to memory. You ask key questions and use all relevant information to make decisions. You use mistakes as a learning opportunity and encourage others to learn from one another.
• Planning and Organizing: You can set clearly defined objectives, establish priorities, plan activities and projects and manage time effectively. You monitor progress against deadlines and milestones.

What You’ll Need…

• Associate degree, technical degree, certificate, or equivalent training in HVAC, electrical, industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, or a related technical field preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in place of formal technical education.

• Entry-level candidates and recent graduates of applicable technical programs are encouraged to apply.

• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and demonstrated aptitude for hands-on troubleshooting.

• Ability and willingness to develop proficiency in HVAC, boiler and steam systems, compressed air, water systems, pumps, controls, and other plant utility systems.

• Ability to read equipment instruction and maintenance manuals, drawings, schematics, and blueprints.

• Basic computer skills and ability to accurately document inspections, maintenance activities, and completed work in the CMMS.

• Ability to operate, or become qualified to operate, scissor lifts and aerial work platforms.

• Ability to work independently following appropriate training and qualification.

• Physical stamina and agility sufficient to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, bend, work on rooftops, and work in confined spaces as required for the duration of the shift.

• Good sensory perception to monitor plant machinery and operations visually, audibly, by smell, and by touch for temperature and vibration.

We Also Offer…

Here at Beech-Nut we are devoted to creating a culture where our team members are professionally challenged and cared for personally. As a member of the Beech-Nut team, you will have access to competitive compensation, health benefits and various on-site amenities as well as opportunities for professional development and training. We are proud to offer our associates the following:

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage for you and your dependents
• 401k with 4% Match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Generous maternity/paternity benefits
• Baby food program until your child’s 2nd birthday

Amenities

• On-site fitness center
• On-site café catered by Café Services
• On-site Company Store
• A private on-site Mother’s Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work

Professional Development

• Tuition assistance
• Access to robust training programs

What it is like to live in upstate New York…

We are about 30 minutes northwest of Albany, the NY state capital, and 40 minutes southwest of Saratoga Springs. We are near major cultural events, outside recreation and places to have fun throughout the year. From watching the New York City Ballet or listening to Brad Paisley, Cardi B, Dave Matthews Band, Goo Goo Dolls, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana, or Tedeschi Trucks Band at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), boating on beautiful Lake George, hiking the famous trails of the Adirondacks, or skiing at Lake Placid, you will find there is plenty to keep you, and/or, your family busy. And, if you are looking for the occasional big city attraction, it is a short drive to Boston, Montreal, and New York City.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Beech-Nut Nutrition Company will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

To all agencies: All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Beech-Nut via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Beech-Nut, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Beech-Nut for this position and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Beech-Nut Nutrition agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.