Facilities Maintenance Technician

At Utz, we're all about quality, whether it's the snacks we make or the environment we work in. We're looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to help keep our Hanover, PA corporate campus running safely and efficiently.

In this role, you'll perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on building systems, utilities, and other non-production facilities. If you take pride in what you do, enjoy solving problems, and want to be part of a company with a strong tradition and a bright future, we'd love to have you on the Utz team.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair facility equipment, including:
• Motor controls, AC/DC drives, pumps, fans, and air compressors
• HVAC systems, hydraulic equipment, and burner systems
• Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment and perform minor electrical installations.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility systems to ensure minimal downtime
• Complete repair and installation work using schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Maintain and repair building systems, including lighting, plumbing, and basic structural components.
• Support contractor work and special facility projects as needed.
• Conduct routine inspections of facility systems to ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and facility emergencies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, records, and reports in accordance with company procedures.
• Follow all company safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Report unsafe conditions or practices immediately to supervision.

Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience in facility, electrical, or industrial maintenance (manufacturing experience preferred).
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and controls preferred
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders, lifts, or platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Effective communication skills with operators, supervisors, and other departments.
• Ability to perform under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced production environment.

Our Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements:

• Requires basic math and reading skills.
• Knowledge of types and locations of products and truck loading procedures acquired through on the job training.
• The ability to prioritize workload to satisfy all production requirements.
• Requires a forklift operator's license.
• Requires the ability to operate a hand jack and life up to 45 lbs.