Maintenance Technician - Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $24.00 to $32.00 per hour

At Batory Foods, we encourage our team to Bring YOU, Every Day because true success starts with the ability to be yourself and letting your unique talents shine. Since 1979, the heart of our success has been our people. The Friedman family established a legacy of generosity, warmth, and respect. And with core values like Invest in Relationships and Be Relentless About Improvement, each member of our team consistently strives for excellence to uphold that legacywhether its related to the employee experience, our processes, or the customer journey. Join our team today and help us build a better tomorrow, together.

Benefits :

14 holidays with an end of year holiday refresh break

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401K Plan &Profit-Sharing program

Tuition reimbursement program

Be Positively Excellent well-being program.

Term Life Insurance Plan

Standard Disability Plan

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will perform a variety of cleaning and utility duties throughout the warehouse, as dictated per master sanitation, preventative maintenance schedules or as assigned by the Facility Manager on a regular basis. The maintenance tech is guided by a general knowledge of building cleaning & maintenance tasks, and the use of tools and basic maintenance supplies. The Maintenance Technician will demonstrate core competencies : communication, accountability, flexibility / adaptability, judgment / problem solving, in fulfilling job duties. All employees of Batory Foods are responsible for safety, legality and quality of food products.

We are hiring for 3rd shift - 9 : 30pm to 6 : 00am

Key Responsibilities :

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair :
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, heat exchangers, storage tanks, piping, and valves.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Calibrate and maintain flow meters, pressure sensors, and temperature controllers.
• Process Optimization & Reliability :
• Ensure continuous and efficient operation of liquid sucrose processing and storage systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implements corrective actions.
• Assist in system upgrades and modifications to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Utilities & Infrastructure Support :
• Maintain boilers, steam systems, air compressors, and water treatment equipment.
• Ensure proper functioning of HVAC, filtration, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems.
• Monitor and maintain steam jacketed pipelines and heat transfer systems.
• Safety & Compliance :
• Follow all safety protocols, including Lockout / Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and chemical handling.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, and GMP regulations.
• Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.
• Spare Parts & Inventory Management
• Assist in managing critical spare parts inventory and ordering replacement parts as needed.
• Work with vendors and procurement teams to ensure availability of essential components.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and downtime reports.
• Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for tracking maintenance schedules.
• Support audits and provide technical documentation as required.
• Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to address maintenance-related concerns.
• Participate in training and cross-functional teams for continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills :

Working Conditions

Work environment requires exposure to dust, noise, or extreme temperatures. Requires long periods of standing, roof access and must be able to deadlift up to 60 lbs.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Batory Foods in an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Batory Foods also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify us immediately.