Beverage Packaging Equipment Technician

Union Beverage Production & Packers; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Union Beverage Packers seeks a mechanically inclined production operator in Hillside, NJ. You’ll operate high-speed beverage lines, perform set-ups and changeovers, monitor equipment, and document activity with Safety and Quality in mind.

You’ll collaborate daily with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Production teams to ensure on-time deliveries. Requirements include a high school diploma, hands-on experience with industrial equipment, and willingness to work weekends and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with machine operation, mechanical work, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Comfort working around moving machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery correctly and safely from start-up to shut-down.
• Continuously monitor equipment to spot issues early and prevent unplanned stops.
• Perform set-ups, adjustments, start-ups, shut-downs, and changeovers.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical faults and make minor repairs and adjustments to reduce downtime.
• Escalate to Maintenance for advanced diagnostics or repair needs.
• Execute basic scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; support the preventive maintenance program.
• Inspect for wear, leaks, damaged parts, and abnormal noises; correct or report promptly.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
• Work directly with fillers, labelers, packers, conveyors, palletizers, and other production assets.
• Complete accurate production and maintenance records.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe equipment and work areas.
• Collaborate daily with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Production teams.
• Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, quality, and company requirements while meeting output goals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Union Beverage Packers seeks a mechanically inclined production operator in Hillside, NJ. You’ll operate high-speed beverage lines, perform set-ups and changeovers, monitor equipment, and document activity with Safety and Quality in mind.

You’ll collaborate daily with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Production teams to ensure on-time deliveries. Requirements include a high school diploma, hands-on experience with industrial equipment, and willingness to work weekends and overtime.