Facilities Technician
Corbion · Totowa, NJ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Corbion (chemicals) in Totowa, NJ. In this position, you may be exposed to common airborne or surface food allergens—including, but not limited to, wheat, soy, eggs, dairy, and sesame—during the handling, mixing, storage, transport of materials, or when accessing the production floor.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 31 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 53%
- PLC 47%
- Welding 31%
- EHS / safety 28%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from CorbionAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
- ◆Follow all GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), Safety, and Environmental regulations as well as company policies.
- ◆Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment per Plant Operating Standards.
- ◆Conduct system washouts and reassembly of production equipment following company procedures.
- ◆Operate facility equipment such as washing machines, trash compactors, cardboard compactors, powered industrial trucks, scissor lifts, boom lifts, hoists, and floor scrubbers (training provided).
- ◆Perform janitorial duties throughout the facility, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation.
- ◆Use hand and power tools to perform basic facility repairs.
- ◆Accurately document activities, repairs, and parts usage in CMMS systems.
- ◆Follow all safety protocols, including emergency procedures, PPE usage, and lockout/tagout requirements.
- ◆Assist in training new personnel and support other departments as needed.
- ◆Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members via written, oral, or plant communication systems.
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- ✓Minimum 3 years of maintenance or facilities experience; food or beverage manufacturing environment preferred.
- ✓Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand/power tools.
- ✓Comfortable using CMMS systems to track work orders and inventory.
- ✓Ability to follow procedures and safety protocols.
- ✓Good communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment.
Requirements
- ✓Climbing, balancing stooping, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting overhead, use of fingers, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- ✓Reaches above and below the shoulders.
- ✓Frequently uses hand/finger dexterity for typing.
- ✓Corrected vision, speaking ability, and hearing are usually involved in performing written and verbal job functions.
- ✓Frequently lift 55-pounds.
Our Offer
requirements
for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.
About Corbion
Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature’s ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side-by-side with our customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of € 1,267.4 million with a workforce of 2,408 FTEs. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com
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At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.
The Facilities Technician is responsible for the operational inspection, cleaning, and upkeep of all facilities-related equipment in the plant. This includes performing breakdowns, reassembly, sanitation of production equipment, janitorial duties, and basic facility repairs. The role also involves operating various industrial machines and vehicles to support plant operations and sanitation standards. This is for a 2nd shift position, (2PM - 10:30PM).
Working Environment
- •Manufacturing plant is large, open floor areas with loud machinery, requiring some areas for workers to wear ear protection to guard against noise.
- •Workers may be exposed to elevated temperatures during the summer months; and some work may be required in cold environments during winter months.
- •Workers are required to wear GMP compliant hair and beard nets, company-provided uniforms, and gloves to protect the product from possible contamination. Certain areas require respirators.
- •In this position, you may be exposed to common airborne or surface food allergens—including, but not limited to, wheat, soy, eggs, dairy, and sesame—during the handling, mixing, storage, transport of materials, or when accessing the production floor.
Physical
Paid time off, including company holidays
401K with company contribution
Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance coverage are offered to employees and eligible dependents (provided they meet eligibility requirements)
Lifestyle and wellness benefits
- •Please note, this is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Eligibility