Company Overview: iSpice Foods supplies the highest quality herbs and spices from around the world to the food service, industrial, wholesale industries in addition e-commerce products supplied direct to consumers. With worldwide processing and distribution capabilities, iSpice Foods is the obvious choice to fulfill your spice & seasoning needs.

Our mission is to be the leading supplier of spices, seasonings, & dry blends by offering the highest quality, fully tracible product across the industrial, retail & food service channels. We promise to continually drive efficiencies in our production & procurement processes to offer the highest value products to our customers.

As we continue to grow, we recognize the importance of maintaining and optimizing our facilities to support our operations effectively. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Facilities Plumber to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of our manufacturing plant.

Position Summary: The Facilities Plumber will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining the plumbing systems within our manufacturing plant. This role involves performing a variety of tasks related to plumbing, such as designing, implementing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and resolving issues to create and maintain the facility’s plumbing infrastructure in excellent working condition. The Facilities Plumber will work closely with the Facilities Supervisor and other maintenance personnel to contribute to a safe, efficient, and productive working environment.

Responsibilities:

• Installation and Upgrades: Install new plumbing systems for water and compressed air, steam and condensate, fixtures, and equipment as needed for facility expansion or upgrades, ensuring compliance with relevant building codes and safety standards.
• Plumbing System Maintenance: Regularly inspect and maintain the plumbing systems throughout the manufacturing plant, including compressed air lines, steam and condensate lines, water supply lines, drain lines, and sewer systems, to identify and address potential issues proactively.
• Repairs and Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair plumbing-related problems, such as leaks, clogs, and faulty fixtures, in a timely and efficient manner to minimize downtime and maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Pipefitting: Perform pipefitting tasks, including cutting, threading, and joining pipes to ensure proper flow and alignment of plumbing systems.
• Backflow Prevention: Implement and maintain backflow prevention measures to safeguard potable water quality and prevent contamination.
• Emergency Response: Be available for emergency plumbing repairs and respond promptly to urgent maintenance requests to mitigate potential risks and maintain a safe working environment.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all plumbing-related work, including repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance tasks, using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or other relevant documentation methods.
• Compliance: Stay up-to-date with plumbing codes, regulations, and safety standards, ensuring that all plumbing work adheres to the necessary guidelines.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the Facilities team and other departments to address cross-functional maintenance issues and contribute to overall plant efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Plumber certification or equivalent trade license.
• Proven experience as a plumber, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, materials, and fixtures.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, technical drawings, and plumbing schematics.
• Familiarity with building codes and safety regulations related to plumbing.
• Ability to use plumbing tools and equipment effectively and safely.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

If you are a highly skilled plumber looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing plant, we invite you to apply for the position of Facilities Plumber at iSpice Foods. Join our team and play a vital role in building and maintaining a top-notch facility that supports our mission of producing exceptional products for our valued customers.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Journeyman Plumber (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cortland, NY 13045 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cortland, NY 13045: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain and support (automated) packaging lines to allow for efficient and safe packaging of quality food products by strictly adhering to GMPs, OSHA and company’s SOPs.
• Analyze and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and electronic packaging, milling and blending equipment.
• Troubleshooting and programming of PLCs, hydraulic and pneumatic as well as lock out/tag out
• Partner with other mechanics, Line Leaders and operators to ensure understanding of operational issues and corrective actions to be taken while minimizing production down time.
• Perform Line change overs, Set up, Start up, and complete all applicable documentation.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance including unplanned/emergency repairs.
• Support Manufacturing, Engineering and Product Development departments with ongoing and new projects and their validations.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or higher.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a hands-on maintenance high-speed industry.
• Experience with over Wrappers, Labeling and high-speed packaging/powder filling equipment.
• Excellent abilities and experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability and experience in reading schematics to troubleshoot.
• Must have high speed packaging experience in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, consumer goods, or medical device industries.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of GMPs, SOPs, Lock Out Tag Out, GFSI, and OSHA regulations.
• Experience with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), automated and Vision systems (A Plus)
• Bilingual: English/Spanish A Plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

iSpice Foods is seeking a Facilities Welder to join its team. This important role is based out of Cortland, New York. The Facilities Welder is responsible for performing skilled work in a wide range of fabrication, welding, and related work as required to support iSpice Food’s growth objectives.

iSpice Foods supplies the highest quality herbs and spices from around the world to the food service, industrial and wholesale industries. With worldwide processing and distribution capabilities, iSpice Foods is the obvious choice to fulfill your spice & seasoning needs.

Our mission is to be the leading supplier of spices, seasonings, & dry blends by offering the highest quality, fully tracible product across the industrial, retail & food service channels. We promise to continually drive efficiencies in our production & procurement processes to offer the highest value products to our customers.

If you’re an experienced Welder who excels in a fast-paced growth orientated organization – APPLY TODAY!

Position Description and Duties:

• Read and interpret project plans, drawings, and other written instructions and diagrams to perform tasks at hand. 
• Determine appropriate fabrication equipment or method based on requirements from blueprints and drawings. 
• Set up and operate a wide range of fabrication and welding equipment to include but not limited to band saw, cut off saw, slitting saw, rollers, shears, brake press, press, pipe, laser, plasma weld and various power tools. 
• Ensure all equipment is properly set up and used in a safe manner and that all safety devices are in use. 
• Safely rig and move materials and equipment using fork trucks and overhead lifting devices in accordance with company procedures. 
• Inspect finished products for quality assurance and perform simple maintenance and repair as required. 
• Willingness to cross-train as back-up in other areas of manufacturing / fabrication facility as needed. 
• Regularly required to stand, use hands, stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred. 
• 10 years proven experience as a fabricator/welder or similar role. 
• ASME Code welding certification preferred. If not, must pass and maintain required certification. 
• Must be proficient in the following processes:(GTAW) Gas Tig Arc Weld; (GMAW) Gas Mig Arc Weld; (FCAW Flux Core Arc Weld; (SMAW) Stick Metal Arc Weld. 
• Strong mechanical skills and basic math/calculation skills required. 
• Must be comfortable setting up and welding sheet metal as well as structural components made of stainless, steel, and aluminum. 
• Must have the ability, confidence, and self-motivation to apply talents independently and with good judgment. 
• Able to weld in multiple positions; Flat, Vertical, Horizontal, Overhead, etc. as required. 
• Able to fit and weld pipe. 
• Detail oriented with the ability to multitask and possessing high degree of follow-through. 
• Flexible, positive attitude in an ever-changing environment. 
• Able to work with minimal supervision; strong organizational/time management skills. 
• Good communication skills: ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions and be successful in a team-oriented environment. 
• Able to lift heavy objects and work in a physically demanding environment that includes working overhead, bending, stretching, pushing, and pulling.