Maintenance Technician - Nights

Dairy Farmers of America; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician in Bridgeton, New Jersey. This role is vital for ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and equipment in a manufacturing environment. Candidates need to have a high school diploma and three years of maintenance experience, particularly in the food and beverage industry.

The benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to quality dairy production, supporting family farmers, and enriching communities.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience required in a maintenance role.
• Black Seal, High Pressure Boiler License preferred.
• One year experience with technical equipment like PLC and HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Care and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Complete planned and unplanned maintenance requirements.
• Ensure continued operation of production and processing equipment.

Skills

Experience in maintenance within a manufacturing facility

Technical skills in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems

Ability to pass pre-employment screenings

Basic math skills

Ability to handle basic hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We Offer

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee appreciation events
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursementUniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

Schedule

Weekly Wednesday - Saturday (12 hour shifts) 6pm-6:30am

Job Summary

Cumberland Dairy has immediate job openings for skilled plant Maintenance Technicians responsible for the care and maintenance of electro‑mechanical equipment. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.

Cumberland Dairy is a farmer‑owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well‑known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm‑owners. At Cumberland Dairy, we produce millions of gallons of ultra‑pasteurized, refrigerated, extended shelf‑life products annually and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well‑being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Three years of experience required in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility
• Black Seal, High Pressure Boiler License preferred, preferably food and beverage industry
• Minimum one year experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer‑controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC
• Minimum one year experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
• Must be able to pass all pre‑employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, speak, and write in English
• Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Must be able to handle basic hand tools
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with capabilities to lift up to 80 pounds
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holiday

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer