WOODBRIDGE, NJ
Staff Management Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our client in Woodbridge, NJ. Please read the ENTIRE job description and ALL of the job requirements BEFORE applying for this position.
Schedule:
- 1st Shift: 6AM - 2:30PM
- Plus Overtime
- There may be a need to switch shifts depending on business needs.
Pay Rate:
- $25 - $28 / hour
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for our cold storage, USDA/FDA/SQF certified pet food manufacturing facility. This role requires hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of specialized food processing and packaging machinery in a temperature-controlled environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of production equipment, including:
- Grinders, high-capacity blenders, and bowl choppers
- Protein injectors, tumblers, and VEMAG stuffers
- Alkar ovens for natural smoking, steaming, and heat treating
- Blast chillers, MAP packaging lines, deli slicers, and overwrap lines
- Form fill seal packaging machines, X-ray systems, and metal detectors
- Perform HVAC diagnostics and maintenance to ensure cold storage stability.
- Maintain and service forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Ensure compliance with all USDA, FDA, and SQF safety, sanitation, and maintenance standards.
- Collaborate with operations and QA teams to minimize downtime and ensure food safety.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or cold storage facility.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with food-grade machinery and sanitary environments.
- Proficiency in repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Forklift maintenance experience preferred.
- Ability to work in refrigerated environments and follow strict food safety protocols.
Additional Information
Staff Management Group is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.
About Staff Management Group: Staff Management Group has over 30 years of experience placing staffing candidates in distribution, manufacturing, production, assembly, and clerical positions. Staff Management Group is one of New Jersey’s leading staffing and recruiting agencies specializing in light industrial and clerical staffing. Come join the team!
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