Maintenance Technician | 2nd Shift | Wilmington, NC

About Us

FedUp Foods, one of the nation's early producers of kombucha through the Buchi brand, and one of the largest functional beverage manufacturers in America, offers a diverse portfolio of organic private label functional beverages for top global retailers.

Our Culture

FedUp Foods fuels the growth and success of open-minded, collaborative, and passionate individuals who thrive on teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning. As a proud benefit corporation, we have chosen to make People one of our benefit pillars. We strive to ensure every employee feels welcomed, valued, and empowered by fostering a collaborative and adaptable community, providing growth opportunities, and creating a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our Values

• Agility
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Lifelong Learning
• Community
• Gratitude

Position Summary

This Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and responding to facility and manufacturing equipment maintenance & repair. You will work with production leadership to improve equipment and system reliability and support continuous improvement efforts. Additionally, you will participate and support the installation of new equipment or systems. Our facility is expanding, providing the opportunity to be involved in the development of maintenance department processes and procedures. This is a permanent full-time position with measurable metrics and regularly scheduled performance reviews. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner and comply with all health, safety, security, and emergency requirements.
• Assess workplace safety and coordinate with the management team to remedy any recognized potentially unsafe conditions.
• Prepare and maintain all production equipment and facility systems to assure peak operational efficiency.
• Work with other maintenance technicians in a team environment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system issues (electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic) in real-time.
• Provide hands-on support for solving daily production issues and support continuous improvement processes with recommended solutions to address capacity, cost, and quality.
• Execute minor construction projects for facility or production equipment modifications.
• Assist with the preventative maintenance program for all equipment and systems, including managing spare parts inventory ordering.
• Evaluate manufacturing performance data and make recommendations for addressing systemic issues.
• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and established processes.
• Work with the management team to resolve conditions potentially affecting food safety or product quality.
• Demonstrate leadership traits including a calm, kind, positive can-do attitude.
• Assist and teach packaging technicians basic preventative maintenance procedures and adjustments to improve efficiency.
• Partner with production line leads to meet production schedules, troubleshoot, identify root cause issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Assist during equipment tear down, sanitation, and reassembly to ensure proper execution and minimize downtime.
• Identify process improvements resulting in cost savings, efficiency improvements, and quality or safety enhancements.
• Communicate and coordinate with outside vendors as needed.
• Assist other areas of production or equipment operators as needed.
• Maintain proper documentation and record keeping, including data entry and completion of preventative maintenance assignments.
• Communicate regularly with the team regarding work accomplished.
• Responsible for facility maintenance and ensuring safe working conditions.

Food Safety and Quality Responsibilities

• Follow GMP policy when in the production facility and encourage your team to do the same.
• Understand SQF policies relating to pest control, visitors, allergen management, and cleaning and sanitation.
• Demonstrate awareness of Management's Commitment to SQF and work toward Food Safety and Quality.
• Report any problems involving food quality and safety to the Quality Assurance Manager so that the CAPA (corrective action, preventative action) log may be filled out and the situation investigated and resolved.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of previous maintenance technician or maintenance mechanic experience, preferably in a food or beverage manufacturing facility or similar environment.
• Technical degree in the Industrial field is a bonus.
• Experienced in the operation of a forklift, pallet jack, Genie boom, scissor lift, and other rental equipment typically used in construction or maintenance.
• Prior exposure or certifications in GMP and HACCP application; familiarity with SQF policies is a bonus.
• Working knowledge of industrial electricity: single phase (110 - 220v) and 3-phase (208-480v).

Skills

• Comfortable learning new equipment and mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve equipment malfunctions under pressure.
• Knowledge of practical applications of engineering and systems technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to food manufacturing.
• Multi-Craft Experience: Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following maintenance crafts:
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Carpentry
  • Welding
• A strong desire and aptitude to learn additional maintenance crafts and expand your skillset.
• Understanding of food safety, workplace safety, and food quality standards is strongly preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, extended shifts, weekends, and schedule adjustments as required to support business operations.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the physical job demands.
• Self-directed, personally motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Team player able to work well with others and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Excellent attendance and performance track record.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the position.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally 75 lbs.
• Heightened awareness of safety precautions and hazards for self and others.
• Ability to stand for long periods on concrete floors.
• Ability to continuously be active, including walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and crouching.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while focusing on meeting or exceeding expectations.

Benefits (Full-Time Roles)

• Health Insurance (company pays 80-90% of individual premium)
• Group Term Life Insurance (100% of premium paid by company)
• Vision and Dental Coverage (paid by the employee)
• Voluntary Group Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (100% of premium paid by company)
• Long Term Disability (50% of premium paid by company)
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Retirement: 401k with Employer Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• PTO and Sick Time