Facilities Technician

Corbion; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable gainshare (eligible)

Paid time off

401K with company contribution

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Corbion is seeking a Facilities Technician in Totowa, NJ for a 2nd shift (2PM–10:30PM) to oversee operation, inspection, cleaning, and upkeep of plant facilities and equipment. The role includes sanitation, basic repairs, and operating various industrial machines with training provided.

You will document work in CMMS, follow GMP and safety protocols, and collaborate with teams. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 3 years in maintenance or facilities, preferably in food or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMPs, Safety, and Environmental regulations and company policies.
• Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment per Plant Operating Standards.
• Conduct system washouts and reassembly of production equipment.
• Operate facility equipment such as washing machines, trash and cardboard compactors, powered industrial trucks, scissor lifts, 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.
• Document activities, repairs, and parts usage in CMMS systems.
• Follow safety protocols, 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.

Skills

CMMS experience

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift

Scissor lifts

Job description

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Job Category: Facilities

Work Location: On-Site

Office Location

Totowa, NJ, US

Job Type: Full Time

Job ID: 6365

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 is for a 2nd shift position, (2PM - 10:30PM).

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.
• 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 allergens—including, but not limited to, wheat, soy, eggs, dairy, and sesame—during 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. Please note, pay rates and compensation programs may be modified in the future based on business needs, policy updates, or union negotiations, as applicable. The compensation for this position is afixed hourly rate of $22.00per hour.In addition to the base rate, shift differentials apply as follows:$1.10per hourfor second shift and$1.65per hourfor 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: www.corbion.com

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.