Maintenance technician

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

WHAT’S GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS? WE ARE!

As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family-oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Maintenance Technician takes responsibility for the daily maintenance tasks necessary to keep the plant/warehouse running smoothly and efficiently. In addition to taking responsibility for daily maintenance, the technician works together with the Maintenance Supervisor, Site Supervisors & Leaders, other Maintenance Technicians and the broader team, as appropriate, to identify ways to improve the plant/warehouse and keep production/product moving smoothly. This position requires exceptional organizational and detailed skills, a problem-solving approach, and a firm grasp of the mechanics necessary to solve the variety of maintenance tasks that come up on a day-to-day basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Basic operation and maintenance of site ammonia refrigeration system, including start up, shut down and pull down of equipment

• Track operating parameters

• Understanding of Process Safety Management (OSHA

• Forklift maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting

• Ensure structure is secure and maintained by quality standards

• Complete all building-related work orders, routine and preventative maintenance as required

• Responsible for exterior repairs including fencing, windows, doors, roof, etc.

• Troubleshoot electrical problems and repair as necessary

• Work with the broader maintenance team to complete more complicated tasks

• Work with the production crew as needed to ensure compatibility of equipment with production needs

• Evaluate production line processes and help identify opportunities for improvement

• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards

• Work with equipment designers and manufacturers to develop a cost-effective and working production process

• Work with contractors as needed to perform duties on projects

JOB EXPERIENCE :

• 3+ years of experience in building maintenance, mechanical maintenance, construction, or similar field

• Forklift maintenance experience/training preferred or ability to obtain

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.

• Ability to use power tools (drill, grinder, impact, saw, etc.).

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• Significant Mechanical and Electrical background

• Developed listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Exceptional organizational and detail skills

• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

• Must be a problem-solver who uses good judgement

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

• Basic refrigeration knowledge preferred

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Refrigeration training preferred or ability to obtain

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to frequently climb a ladder.

• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, ambient temperatures to extreme cold.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.

• May also require working at elevated heights.

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and talk or hear.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.

• Expected Pay Range: $25.19 - $31.00
• Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Benefits Available : benefits-summary-2025.pdf

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.

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