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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 OfferWe are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits program focused on your total well-being. Competitive pay 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 organizationWhat?s the RoleThe 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 Requirements What You Bring High school diploma or GED required; technical school or trade certification preferred 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in food manufacturing, beverage, packaging, pharmaceutical, or other highly automated manufacturing environments Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems Experience maintaining conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, packaging equipment, or processing equipment Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals Experience with welding, PLC troubleshooting, or robotics is a plus Forklift and aerial lift experience preferred Strong communication skills, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to work effectively with production teams F&S is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Salary Description $25.00 - $ 35.00 per hour