Food Plant Facilities/Buildings & Grounds Maintenance

Johanna Foods; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Johanna Foods, a leading food manufacturer in Flemington, NJ, is seeking a skilled maintenance worker. This role involves performing various maintenance tasks including carpentry, plumbing, and general repairs. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in maintenance work. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Premium healthcare benefits

Retirement savings account

Company paid life insurance

Vacation, holidays and sick days

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and climb ladders.
• Prior experience in similar work beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and remodeling of buildings.
• Conduct rough and finished carpentry.
• Direct work of other skilled or unskilled workers.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Concrete/Masonry

Logical Thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment

Electric hand tools

Job description

Overview

Johanna Foods is a state-of-the-art food manufacturer located in Flemington, New Jersey. Privately operated since 1995, Johanna Foods is now one of the country's largest producers and distributors of fruit juices, drinks and yogurt. Our products include the popular La Yogurt and Sabor Latino yogurt, Tree Ripe juices, Earth Wise juice beverages, Ssips and Sabor Latino drinks and nectars, and Ssips aseptic drink boxes, all using cutting-edge technologies and only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. Johanna Foods is also a leading private label and co-pack juice and yogurt producer, manufacturing products for numerous leading retailers and brands.

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to perform various assignments in the maintenance, repair, alteration and remodeling of buildings, offices and other site facilities using skills in carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting and concrete/masonry.

Johanna Foods Compensation:

• Compensation up to $20.00/hour, based on skills, experience, qualifications and testing
• Premium healthcare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account
• Company paid life insurance, vacation, holidays and sick days
• Full-time, 40-hour work week plus overtime opportunities

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work in the maintenance, repair, alteration and remodeling of buildings, offices and grounds.
• Perform rough and finished carpentry.
• Tear down and rebuild partitions.
• Install new flooring of wood, carpet or tile.
• Assemble tables, chairs, desks and shelving.
• Repair or replace windows, door and locks.
• Assemble, install and/or repair pipes, fittings and fixtures for water, heating and drainage.
• Maintain exterior of buildings through power washing and/or painting.
• Maintain grounds and perform minor surface repairs.
• Provide snow removal and icy surface control in inclement weather.
• Direct the work of other skilled or unskilled workers as needed.
• Train new staff in existing work methods to ensure conformance with accepted standards.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide seamless customer service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality system standards and the unit’s food safety and security programs in support of essential manufacturing strategies and practices.
• Serve as Alternate to Director of Maintenance to ensure effective coverage of the Safe Quality Food responsibilities pertaining to that position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to drive (operate) heavy equipment
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of practical problems
• A combination of prior experience and skill in similar line of work is beneficial but not required
• Ability to operate equipment and electric hand tools a plus
• Must have ability to perform basic math
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and climb ladders