Food Plant Maintenance Technician

Refresco Group; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Refresco Group is seeking a Maintenance professional for our on-site operations in Greer, SC. The role focuses on upholding GMPs and food safety while performing maintenance on complex production equipment.

Strong reading of blueprints, safe operation of forklifts, and proactive problem-solving are essential. Ideal candidates will work with minimal supervision, communicate across shifts, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must understand GMPs and food safety requirements.
• Able to read and interpret machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
• Work independently without supervision.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Proactive, decisive and self-motivated with strong communication.
• Able to analyze data and identify trends.
• Customer-focused with adaptability to demand changes.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs, food safety policies, and wear PPE in warehouse/production areas.
• Perform and complete repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
• Troubleshoot machinery (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic).
• Maintain and service production equipment (glycol, RO, compressed air, lubrication, chemical distribution).
• Document work orders and record part numbers for inventory.
• Communicate maintenance and production information across shifts; train others as needed.

Skills

GMPs

Food safety

Blueprints

Forklift certification

Self-motivated

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Refresco Group is seeking a Maintenance professional for our on-site operations in Greer, SC. The role focuses on upholding GMPs and food safety while performing maintenance on complex production equipment.

Strong reading of blueprints, safe operation of forklifts, and proactive problem-solving are essential. Ideal candidates will work with minimal supervision, communicate across shifts, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.