Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, BRF combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments.  BRF has facilities from coast-to-coast to meet our growing partnership needs.
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Facilities Mechanic
Posting Start Date:  6/10/26
Division:  Plant
Location Type:  On-Site
Pay Min:  33.00 USD
Pay Max:  36.00 USD
Job Location:  Pennsauken, NJ, USA, 08110
Req Id:  621

WHAT WE NEED

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I is responsible for general maintenance and repair of building mechanical systems including but not limited to HVAC maintenance.


Our Facilities Team follows a 2-2-3, 12-hour shift schedule, providing a consistent routine for work-life balance.
Shift hours for this role are 5:45am - 6:00pm. 

Sample 2-2-3 Shift Schedule:
Week 1: Work Monday, Tuesday - Off Wednesday, Thursday - Work Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Off Monday, Tuesday - Work Wednesday, Thursday - Off Friday, Saturday, Sunday

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Perform basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting.
  • Assist with HVAC maintenance, including filters, belts, greasing motors, and unit startup and shutdown.
  • Support fire and life safety checks, including alarms, sprinklers, and access controls.
  • Perform routine maintenance on air compressors and dryers.
  • Assist in maintaining water and steam systems, including heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and motors.
  • Complete preventive maintenance work orders and record labor and parts in the CMMS.
  • Assist with ground maintenance and operate tools safely.
  • Support vendors under supervision and ensure safe access and materials control.
  • Follow written and verbal instructions and read basic blueprints.
  • Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
  • May respond to after-hours calls on rotation.
  • Per business need, other duties may be assigned. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • One year of maintenance/technician experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting skills.
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and safe work practices.
  • Basic computer literacy and effective communication skills.
  • Exposure to HVAC, compressed air, water/steam systems preferred.
  • Familiarity with fire/life safety systems preferred.
  • Forklift/lift certification preferred. 
  • Ability to calculate required materials and measure items to be laid out, cut, shaped, threaded, or joined.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical principles and theories.
  • Ability to safely handle and store hazardous chemicals.
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and operating instructions.
  • Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Proficiency in English sufficient to understand safety instructions, operating procedures, and to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
  • Math ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
  • Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and adapt to situations with limited standardization.
  • Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment with fluctuations in heat, moisture, and noise.
  • Ability to wear and maintain required PPE (hard hat, hairnet for head and beard if applicable, steel-toe shoes/boots, face mask when required).
  • Ability to wear additional PPE such as chemical suits, boots, and face shield during CIP or chemical handling tasks.
  • Ability to safely operate a variety of tools and equipment.
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Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is a place where people go above and beyond. It’s only fitting that our employees be compensated in a similar fashion. We offer a compensation and benefits package that’s holistic, competitive and fair. It’s focused on total well-being, so in addition to standard benefits, we offer extra perks such as vacation buy, floating holidays, health and wellness rebate and tuition assistance. BRF is committed to hiring a workforce which encourages diversity of thought and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetics, gender identity or expression, national origin, or disability.