Food-Grade Maintenance Technician — 2nd Shift

Refresco Careers; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSAs

Life/AD&D insurance

Pet insurance

Legal benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays/PTO

Well-being benefits

Discount programs

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician at the Dunkirk, NY plant to maintain and repair production equipment. You will work on palletized lines, troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, and ensure GMPs and safety standards are followed.

The role demands at least a high school diploma and 2+ years in manufacturing maintenance, with forklift certification preferred. This is a full-time, on-site second-shift position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMPs.
• Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
• Must read and understand machinery blueprints.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Good decision making and problem solving skills.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs, safety policies, PPE in warehouse/production.
• Maintain food quality and safety per SQF or corporate standards.
• Report FSMS issues to initiate corrective actions.
• Perform repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, line changeovers.
• Troubleshoot machinery (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic).
• Maintain production equipment including glycol/RO systems, compressors.
• Record part numbers and complete work orders.
• Communicate maintenance and production information between shifts.
• Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with adjacent teams to resolve issues.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Food safety

Blueprints

Independent work

Problem solving

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years maintenance experience

Job description

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician at the Dunkirk, NY plant to maintain and repair production equipment. You will work on palletized lines, troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, and ensure GMPs and safety standards are followed.

The role demands at least a high school diploma and 2+ years in manufacturing maintenance, with forklift certification preferred. This is a full-time, on-site second-shift position with competitive pay and benefits.