Date: 3 Sept 2026
Location: Carlsbad, CA, US, 92010
Company: Glanbia
Maintenance Specialist I
Job Description Revised July 2023
Supervisor’s Title: Maintenance Manager
Department: Maintenance
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Position Backed Up By: Maintenance Manager
At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers on dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting all activities related to building maintenance at GNNA Carlsbad and repair efforts as assigned by the Maintenance Manager. Responsible for assisting with the execution of all maintenance activities, including the execution of a preventative maintenance program. Must complete all applicable SOP and QA trainings.
Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California. This range may not be applicable to other locations. The hourly rate for California based employees for this role is $29.23/hour.
Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, FSA, HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off and 6% 401K match!
Essential Functions
Basic Maintenance Tasks
Repair and maintenance of plant equipment
Electrical
Electronic
PM program
Computer programs - Word, Excel, Outlook, Maintenance Specific Programs
Plumbing
Spare parts inventory
Lighting
Operate forklift and scissor lift
Basic PLC
Exchange HVAC filters
Under direction from the manager, able to modify new and existing equipment while maintaining the integrity of safety and warranty
Responsible for assisting with electrical, plumbing and other miscellaneous facility repairs
Help organize and maintain spare parts inventory, availability and control
Ability to effectively interact with professionalism and work well at all levels, with production and warehouse personnel, as well as all other departments as assigned
Expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, and the ability to learn how to effectively use and input data to maintain the equipment schedule
At times, this role will be assigned to research replacement spare parts from vendors
Must be willing to work a flexible shift schedule including daily overtime and weekends as needed. This may include opening the building before manufacturing starts working
Will perform preventive maintenance (PM) maintenance of the equipment as assigned by the Manager
Assists with and learns to repair facilities structures, systems and components, including performing minor repairs to building plumbing, low-voltage, and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, and fire/life safety protection/equipment systems
Assists with and learns the maintenance of induction, air handling, and refrigeration units, including serving, cleaning and inspecting all related equipment
Assists with and learns to perform electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair
Maintains a working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of food manufacturing facilities
Knows and understands all site safety procedures
Maintains appropriate records and reports
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
Following and living Glanbia values: Showing Respect, Winning Together, Finding a Better Way, Performance Matters, and Customers Champion.
Additional Functions
Perform other duties as assigned
Promptly respond to all mechanical failures in a timely manner
Must develop a good relationship to support and work closely with manufacturing and the management team
Will ensure all tasks are performed while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company
Qualifications
Associate Degree or courses in a mechanical and/or technical discipline or combination of education and experience
Minimum of 1-3 years in a manufacturing environment maintaining equipment and performing repairs
Knowledge of: Common hand tools
Basic recordkeeping techniques
Basic workplace safety procedures
Basic use of personal computers to access automated recordkeeping tools and use email
Basic customer service practices
Skills in: Basic computer use to maintain logs and inventories
Respond to service requests and emails
Access to computerized maintenance management system
Ability to: Learn the functions of and use a variety of tools and power equipment
Maintain routine records and reports in computerized and written formats
Effectively use email and automated calendaring systems
Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately
Learn and apply health and safety regulations
Perform assigned tasks independently and ask for supervision or guidance as needed
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Work from blue prints, shop drawings and sketches
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Trouble shoot equipment issues and repair them safely and efficiently maintain a clean and organized workspace
Read and interpret equipment instruction manuals, manufacturing processes, documents, drawings, and procedures
Read and interpret documents and drawings
Work with minimal supervision while remaining productive at all times
Work in fast paced, deadline orientated environment with multiple rapidly changing priorities
Work with amino acids, vitamins and fine chemicals in powder and liquid form as well as allergen products
Exercise independent judgment by identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Typical Physical Activity
Physical Demands
The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee and the work environment characteristics are those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly involves talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.
Regularly involves going up and down stairs.
Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing and walking.
Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
Involves moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature.
Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Typical Environmental Conditions
May be exposed to moderate noise levels (i.e. office equipment, light traffic).
May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e. production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic).
May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals.
May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.
May be exposed to food allergens
Travel Requirements
N/A
Disclaimer
Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.
Nearest Major Market: San Diego
