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Plant Maintenance Mechanic -- Packaging & ProcessingDr. Praeger's Sensible Foods • Elmwood Park, NJ, US
Plant Maintenance Mechanic Packaging & Processing

Plant Maintenance Mechanic Packaging & Processing

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods • Elmwood Park, NJ, US
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Plant Maintenance Mechanic — Packaging & Processing

Why this role matters : You keep our production lines running safely and efficiently. In a food plant, equipment uptime is everything—and your skills make it possible.

Your Impact

  • Perform PMs and corrective repairs on conveyors, motors, pumps, pneumatic components, and production machinery.
  • Assist with electrical work : swap out switches and sensors; replace and commission VFDs.
  • Troubleshoot by watching, listening, and testing with basic diagnostic tools.
  • Dismantle, rebuild, and align equipment using hand / power tools; support changeovers, setups, and small fabrications.
  • Provide facilities support : plumbing and carpentry tasks, HVAC filter changes, general building upkeep.
  • Help with weather-related duties (snow removal, salting, roof checks) and outdoor grounds work.
  • Maintain shop organization and cleanliness; return tools to designated locations.
  • Track spare parts and supplies; identify shortages and reorder needs.
  • Accurately log work in the CMMS / work order system; communicate equipment condition and improvement ideas.

Safety, Food Safety & Quality

  • Adhere to all safety procedures, including Lockout / Tagout (LOTO).
  • Champion GMPs, SSOPs, HACCP, and CCP monitoring.
  • Ensure equipment performance meets food safety and product quality requirements; report and help correct risks.

    • Must-Haves

  • Solid mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
  • Basic electrical knowledge (low voltage, sensors, relays, VFDs).
  • Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and basic blueprints.
  • Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices.
  • Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork / independent work balance.

    • Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2–4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or similar.
  • Experience with packaging or food processing equipment preferred.
  • CMMS exposure is a plus.
  • Role is the intermediate tier between Jr. Mechanic and Electro-Mechanic.

    • Physical Demands & Environment

  • Bending, stretching, kneeling, and squatting as part of daily work.
  • Climb ladders and work in elevated areas safely.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Work in noisy, cold, hot, and wet conditions.

    • Who We Are

    Since 1994, Dr. Praeger’s has focused on sensible, great-tasting frozen foods made with simple, nutritious ingredients—an idea born from two heart surgeons determined to make better eating easier. Explore our story : https : / / drpraegers.com / our -story / our-history /

    Legal Notices

  • Disclaimer :
  • Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
  • Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
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