Maintenance Technician

F&S Fresh Foods; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Stable day shift schedule

Job summary

F&S Fresh Foods in Riverside, CA, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to keep our fresh-cut production lines running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment across our North America operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with conveyors and automated systems, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to GMPs and food safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in maintenance or mechanical repair in related industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associates preferred.
• Experience with automated conveyors and CMMS beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize reliability.
• Respond quickly to equipment failures and identify root causes.
• Inspect equipment and recommend improvements for reliability.
• Install and relocate manufacturing equipment using drawings.

Skills

Maintenance technician experience

Electrical & mechanical repair

Blueprints & schematics reading

CMMS experience

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or higher preferred

Tools

CMMS

Conveyor systems

Job description

Headquartered in Vineland, NJ, F&S Fresh Foods is leading the way in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions distribution. With the recent acquisition of five additional state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we now deliver to customers across the United States and Canada — every single day!

For over 40 years, we’ve been redefining production and safety processes, building strong partnerships, and creating endless possibilities for our diverse customers — from restaurants and supermarket prepared food operations to convenience store chains and beyond. At F&S, we are fueling families with nutrition, innovation, and convenience, turning meals into memorable moments. By combining cutting-edge technology, deep-rooted customer relationships, and operational excellence, we are shaping the future of fresh — from farm to family.

We’re not just about food; we’re about people. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, our team of 2,100 full-time employees drives our culture forward by living our values every day. If you’re ready to be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and community impact, join us as we embrace our next exciting chapter of growth. Together, we’re planting the seeds of progress and nourishing a fresh, healthy future for everyone!

What We Offer

We are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits program focused on your total well-being.

• A robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• The opportunity to plan for the future with a strong 401(k) including company match
• Time to recharge with Paid Vacation and Company Holidays
• Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth
• A stable day shift schedule working with modern food manufacturing equipment in a growing organization

What We Offer

We are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits program focused on your total well-being.

• A robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• The opportunity to plan for the future with a strong 401(k) including company match
• Time to recharge with Paid Vacation and Company Holidays
• Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth
• A stable day shift schedule working with modern food manufacturing equipment in a growing organization

What’s the Role

The Maintenance Technician keeps our fresh food production running safely, reliably, and efficiently by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment across our fresh-cut fruit, vegetable, and meal solutions lines. This role matters because equipment uptime and reliability directly determine our ability to deliver safe, high-quality product to customers across North America every day. The ideal candidate is an experienced industrial maintenance technician who enjoys solving mechanical and electrical problems, thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, and partners closely with Operations to maximize reliability while upholding the highest food safety standards.

What You’ll Own

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment to minimize downtime
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability
• Respond quickly to equipment failures and identify root causes to prevent repeat issues
• Inspect production equipment and recommend improvements that increase reliability and efficiency
• Support startup activities and ensure production equipment is ready for daily operations
• Install, align, modify, and relocate manufacturing equipment using blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Repair and maintain conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, hydraulics, and automated production equipment, including installing and troubleshooting sensors and drives
• Perform equipment changeovers, support production line improvements, and document all maintenance activity using Redzone
• Perform all work in compliance with GMPs, HACCP, OSHA regulations, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), partnering with Production, Sanitation, Quality, and Engineering to maximize equipment performance and drive continuous improvement

What You Bring

• 3+ years of related Maintenance Technician/ Mechanical repair work in a related industry
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• An Associates or higher degree, vocational education, apprenticeship program, certificates or training related to the trades, mechanics or engineering is preferred
• 2+ years of experience with automated conveyor systems and controls, the repair of material handling equipment, electro/mechanical equipment and principles
• Experience conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures
• 1+ year of blueprint and electrical schematic reading
• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Required to apply advanced working knowledge of technical field/area of specialization.
• Exercises general application of principles, theories and concepts, and proposes a course of action.
• Performs advance shop floor competencies.
• Experience working in a chilled food factory or related environment is preferred
• Good knowledge and understanding of Safe work practices common to the trades

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job work is primarily performed in a chilled environment or maintenance shop. Regularly required to stand, walk, squat, stoop, bend, reach, talk or hear. Required to use hands and fingers finger, handle, lift, feel, push or pull objects. Exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently. Often required to lift and carry 10 lbs force constantly to move objects. Exposed to chilled or warm temperatures within the operation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions