Facilities Specialist

Fortrex; Arkansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Job summary

Fortrex is seeking a Facilities Specialist to oversee the maintenance of our North Little Rock Safe Foods facility. You will coordinate with contractors, manage vendor relationships, and ensure efficient use of building resources.

The role requires hands-on administration of space, supplies, and badges for staff and visitors. You will work with maintenance leadership to address repairs, coordinate events, and support safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years related experience.
• 1 year of vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of the buildings and grounds and coordinate with administrative staff on resource use.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external contractors for the North Little Rock Safe Foods facility.
• Coordinate facility repair needs (e.g., plumbing, roofing, painting) with Maintenance leadership.
• Manage employee and visitor badge administration and locker assignments.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and work orders for facilities-related services and supplies.

Skills

Facilities management

Vendor management

Contractor coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Position Summary

WHO YOU ARE:
Do you have experience managing a facility and all of its contractors and vendors? Do you consider yourself a proactive team member who is always 1 step ahead of the game? We are looking for someone like you! Join our team as a Facilities Specialist!

Who We Are

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

Our Mission

• Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do - from plant team members to consumers.
• Deliver On Our Promises: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.
• Win as a Team: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.
• Advance a Safer Future: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.

Job Description

The Facilities Specialist oversees the maintenance of the buildings and grounds, working with administrative personnel to ensure proper use of building resources. They serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external contractors on all matters pertaining to the North Little Rock Safe Foods facility, while also executing facility-related administrative and event coordination needs.

• Facilities & Maintenance
• Oversee all aspects of the exterior grounds, including but not limited to fencing, external security devices, and rail spur upkeep by coordinating resources when needed to address repairs.
• Identify contractors, negotiate and manage contracts related to interior and exterior grounds maintenance, ensuring services are completed in a satisfactory and timely manner (e.g., snow/ice removal, janitorial services, pest control, HVAC, and security systems).
• Coordinate with SFCI personnel to ensure the facility is "tour ready" for visitors, customer site tours, and internal company events.
• Coordinate facility repair needs (e.g., plumbing, roofing, painting) and team up with in-house Maintenance leadership when appropriate.
• Manage employee and visitor badge administration and maintain locker assignments.
• Maintain appropriate levels of operational and janitorial supplies and reorder as needed.

Administrative & Event Coordination

• Assist with planning and execution of on-site meetings, tours, and company events (e.g., safety celebrations, training sessions, town halls, and employee appreciation activities).
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating use of conference rooms, common areas, and visitor spaces, ensuring proper setup, catering, and A/V readiness.
• Maintain facility records, vendor contracts, service logs, and inspection documentation in an organized and accessible manner.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and work orders for facilities-related services and supplies.
• Serve as a liaison between internal departments and vendors to ensure smooth coordination of deliveries, installations, and event needs.
• Provide liason to the Maintenance Manager and other facility management, including scheduling, document preparation, and communication tracking.
• Assist with safety committee initiatives, facility walkthrough documentation, and coordination of emergency preparedness drills.
• Assist with new employee onboarding by preparing workspace assignments and facility access.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Must Haves

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree ("GED").
• 2 years related experience.
• 1 year of vendor management experience.

What We Prefer You Have

• Basic 110 electrical knowledge, ohm meter use.
• Experience with general hand tools and performing light repair work (e.g. sheet rock, door, window, and other repairs).
• Ability to read/understand blueprints.
• Light plumbing experience, (e.g. sink repair/basic plumbing).

Our Environment

This position is based in our manufacturing plant environment. Expected exposure to wet, hot, cold, various shifts, requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Constant (role requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Use of fingers and hands. Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less & push/pull 12 lbs or less.

Frequently (role requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

Stand, climb stairs, walk, sit, reach outward, squat/kneel, bend. Lift/Carry 11-50 lbs & push/pull 13-40 lbs.

Occasional (role requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

Climb & crawl. Lift/Carry 51+ lbs & push/pull 41-100 lbs.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (Varies by Location)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")
• Training & Development Opportunities

EEO DISCLAIMER

Fortrex and Safe Foods, a division of Fortrex, are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex and Safe Foods are committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities.

Fortrex and Safe Foods will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.