3rd Shift Production Technician - Packaging & Maintenance

Apex-International; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Hourly wage of $23 - $30 per hour, + $

Shift differential of $2 per hour

Job summary

Apex International in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Production Technician to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain packaging production equipment. This onsite role runs 3rd shift from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday, with overtime possible based on business needs.

The position involves equipment changeovers, maintenance, and collaboration with setup teams to maintain line speed, quality, and safety in a fragrance- and care-product environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience preferred, ideally on high-speed packaging lines.
• 1–3 years of maintenance, repair, or set‑up experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical and electromechanical skills.
• Experience working with hand tools and fasteners (standard and metric).
• Ability to learn or operate machine programs using an HMI (e.g., REB, Shorewood).
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, and measurements.
• Vo-tech training in mechanics, machine repair, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, change over, troubleshoot, and operate production equipment to meet daily production schedules.
• Assist Set-Up team with RCOs and cleaning activities as needed.
• Operate fillers, cappers, labelers, pumps, coders, case erectors, and more.
• Ensure timely changeovers with a focus on first-pass quality.
• Hook up totes, tanks, and pumps as required.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas at all times.
• Perform and document operator preventative maintenance (PM) activities, including belts, gaskets, lubrication, and routine tasks.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs and report major issues promptly.
• Clean, sanitize, inspect, and stage parts and equipment for production changeovers.
• Ensure all sanitation and cGMP standards are followed.
• Coordinate line activities to maintain optimal line speed and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leads, maintenance, and set‑up teams.
• Participate in shift hand-offs to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
• Utilize a "line stop" mentality when addressing equipment, quality, or safety concerns.
• Ensure all procedures are followed consistently.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives and 5S practices (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electromechanical skills

Hand tool usage

HMI programs REB Shorewood

Strong communication

Basic math

Education

Vo-tech training in mechanics or machine repair

Job description

Apex International in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Production Technician to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain packaging production equipment. This onsite role runs 3rd shift from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday, with overtime possible based on business needs.

The position involves equipment changeovers, maintenance, and collaboration with setup teams to maintain line speed, quality, and safety in a fragrance- and care-product environment.