Maintenance Technician - Nights

Van Drunen Farms; Momence (IL); On-site; USD 3,470,000 - 4,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential: $1.50/hr

Bonus opportunities

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Van Drunen Farms is hiring for a full-time maintenance role on the second shift (6:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.) to support safe and efficient plant operations.

You will troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems, perform building repairs, and collaborate with teams to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of related experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with power tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in building maintenance, construction, manufacturing maintenance, or related field.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Experience using common power tools (drills, grinders, impacts, saws).
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish and basic refrigeration knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance to support safe and efficient plant operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems, building components, and production equipment as needed.
• Complete building and facility repairs, including doors, windows, fencing, roofing, and other structural elements.
• Partner with maintenance and production teams to resolve equipment issues, support production needs, and minimize downtime.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, quality, and production output.
• Collaborate with contractors, equipment manufacturers, and internal teams to support projects and implement process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Power tools

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!Expected Pay Range: $25.19-$31.27Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.Benefits Eligible: YesBenefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdfShift Differential: $1.50 per hour

Who We Are

At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we're striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance to support safe and efficient plant operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems, building components, and production equipment as needed.
• Complete building and facility repairs, including work on doors, windows, fencing, roofing, and other structural elements.
• Partner with maintenance and production teams to resolve equipment issues, support production needs, and minimize downtime.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, quality, and production output.
• Collaborate with contractors, equipment manufacturers, and internal teams to support projects and implement process improvements.

What You'll Bring

• At least one year of experience in building maintenance, construction, manufacturing maintenance, or a related field.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Experience using common power tools, including drills, grinders, impacts, and saws.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities while making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish and basic refrigeration knowledge are preferred.

What You Can Look Forward To

• A full-time second shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., with Saturdays as needed.
• Opportunities to apply and expand your maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement skills in a manufacturing environment.
• A collaborative team environment focused on safety, reliability, quality, and operational excellence.
• A variety of responsibilities involving facility maintenance, equipment repair, process improvement, and project support.
• A work environment that may include wet, humid, cold, noisy conditions, moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, and occasional work at elevated heights.
• Physical requirements that include standing, walking, reaching, handling tools and equipment, working with close and distance vision, and performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

The statements provided are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position.They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or skills required.Responsibilities and job requirements may change based on business needs.Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as required.

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence ("AI") in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used, Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.

Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV's, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.

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