Case Packing Specialist

DrinkPAK, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% PPO medical, dental, vision

Cell phone stipend

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DrinkPAK, LLC is seeking a Case Packing Specialist to own and optimize case packing processes and equipment. You will diagnose issues, reduce downtime, and standardize procedures across lines to improve quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years with packers, strong troubleshooting skills, and hands-on leadership to train teams. Heavy travel (75%) to multiple facilities is required as we scale operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree in manufacturing or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years working on packers, troubleshooting, creating SOPs, and training others.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or canning industries preferred.
• Ability to communicate across departments and adapt to changing conditions.
• Proficient with basic Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert on case packing processes and equipment, especially tray packing.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting to reduce downtime and waste.
• Define, document, and standardize packing procedures across lines.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure pack integrity meets requirements.
• Lead and train maintenance and production teams on packer setup and maintenance.
• Work with OEMs and engineering teams for upgrades and commissioning.
• Lead rebuild activities to ensure proper startup after rebuild.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for packer issues.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on pack quality and productivity.
• Travel 75% to routinely visit all DrinkPAK facilities and share best practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team training

Operations leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in manufacturing or related field

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Case Packing Specialist is responsible for the overall maintenance of all manufacturing, facility, & support equipment.

BENEFITS

The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

• 100% PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, 50% for their dependents, paid by the Company.
• A cell phone stipend
• 401(k) match program
• pet insurance
• life insurance
• and more.

LOCATION

The position can be based either at DrinkPak’s Headquarters (DP1) in Santa Clarita, California, or our Texas Facility (DP2) in Fort Worth, Texas.

TYPE

Full-time; Salaried / Exempt.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the technical expert on all aspects of case packing processes and equipment with an emphasis on tray packing
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for packing-related issues to reduce downtime and product waste
• Define, document, and standardize packing procedures and specifications across all applicable lines
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure pack integrity meets all quality requirements
• Analyze pack teardown results and maintain regular reports for quality tracking and audits
• Lead and train maintenance and production teams on proper packer setup, operation, conversion, and maintenance of equipment
• Work with OEMs and engineering teams for upgrades, commissioning, and validation of new packers or modifications
• Lead rebuild activities on packers across DrinkPAK to ensure proper rebuild activities are being performed and delivering a vertical startup post rebuild
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for packer-related issues
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on pack quality, equipment reliability, and productivity
• Stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies in packing
• Travel will be required to routinely visit all DrinkPAK facilities and ensure best practices are implemented network-wide; 75% travel

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or other similar manufacturing-related specialization
• Minimum of 5+ years of working on packers, troubleshooting, creating standard operating procedures, and training others
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or canning industries preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret schematics for troubleshooting: process, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic
• Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer for equipment group across multiple sites
• Safety, continuous improvement, and solutions-driven mindset.

OUR VALUES

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.
• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.
• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skill sets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com.