MAINTENANCE

ALLEN FLAVORS INC; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career growth

Job summary

Allen Flavors Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our South Plainfield, NJ facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose equipment and utility issues, and work with production to minimize downtime while maintaining GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus a craft apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years in manufacturing maintenance and forklift certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship program or equivalent maintenance experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of training and at least 10 years of maintenance experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance Pro: Keep equipment operating efficiently through a structured preventative maintenance program that minimizes downtime and maximizes productivity.
• Troubleshooting Expert: Diagnose and resolve equipment, utility, and facility issues quickly and effectively to keep production moving.
• Facility & Production Partner: Maintain production lines, utilities, and facility infrastructure while ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety standards.
• Regulatory Compliance Champion: Support compliance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, SQF, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Help establish and maintain procedures that support a safe and compliant workplace.
• Continuous Improvement Contributor: Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, reliability, and overall operations.
• Resource Tracker: Assist in tracking maintenance resources including equipment, utilities, supplies, contractors, and labor to ensure uninterrupted facility operations.
• Installation & Repair Specialist: Install, repair, and maintain plant equipment while ensuring all work meets company standards, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Team Collaborator: Work closely with Production, Scheduling, Quality, and Management teams to support changing business needs and production requirements.
• Food Safety & Quality Advocate: Support SQF, HACCP, NSF, Food Defense, and Food Safety programs through proper execution, documentation, and training.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Inventory management

Forklift certification

GMP/safety knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 230 South Plainfield - South Plainfield, NJ 07080, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $28.50 - $32.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Are you the person everyone calls when something stops working? Do you enjoy troubleshooting problems, keeping equipment running smoothly, and finding solutions before small issues become big headaches? If so, Allen Flavors Inc. is looking for you to join our Maintenance team to help keep our operations running at peak performance.

What You'll Do

• Preventative Maintenance Pro: Keep equipment operating efficiently through a structured preventative maintenance program that minimizes downtime and maximizes productivity.
• Troubleshooting Expert: Diagnose and resolve equipment, utility, and facility issues quickly and effectively to keep production moving.
• Facility & Production Partner: Maintain production lines, utilities, and facility infrastructure while ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety standards.
• Regulatory Compliance Champion: Support compliance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, SQF, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Help establish and maintain procedures that support a safe and compliant workplace.
• Continuous Improvement Contributor: Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, reliability, and overall operations.
• Resource Tracker: Assist in tracking maintenance resources including equipment, utilities, supplies, contractors, and labor to ensure uninterrupted facility operations.
• Installation & Repair Specialist: Install, repair, and maintain plant equipment while ensuring all work meets company standards, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Team Collaborator: Work closely with Production, Scheduling, Quality, and Management teams to support changing business needs and production requirements.
• Food Safety & Quality Advocate Support SQF, HACCP, NSF, Food Defense, and Food Safety programs through proper execution, documentation, and training.

What You Bring to the Table: Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship program or equivalent maintenance experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of training and at least 10 years of maintenance experience will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, food production, or industrial environment.
• Experience maintaining production equipment, facilities, and utilities.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, GMP, and food manufacturing regulations.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs.
• Inventory management and maintenance parts control experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership abilities with a collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

What Makes You Successful in This Role?

You don't wait for equipment to fail before taking action. You think ahead, stay organized, and take pride in solving problems. You can troubleshoot a machine, coordinate with production, complete documentation, and still find time to help a teammate.

Most importantly, you understand that in food manufacturing, reliability, safety, and quality go hand in hand.

What's In It For You?

Competitive Compensation

We offer pay that reflects your experience, skills, and contributions.

Comprehensive Benefits

Healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits that support you and your family.

Career Growth

Opportunities to expand your technical expertise and advance your career within a growing organization.

Team-Oriented Culture

Work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Why Work at Allen Flavors?

At Allen Flavors, we're passionate about creating exceptional flavor solutions for customers around the world. Behind every successful product is a team dedicated to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

As part of the Maintenance team, you'll play a critical role in keeping our facility running safely and efficiently. Your expertise will directly impact production performance, product quality, and the success of our business.