Field Service Technician

Sealed Air; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Performance-Based Incentives

Professional Development Opportunities

Career Advancement Programs

Employee Wellness Benefits

Relocation assistance

Company vehicle

Company credit card

Company laptop

Company cellphone

Equipment installation bonus

Sales bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sealed Air seeks a Field Service Technician to provide technical service for Cryovac packaging materials and equipment. The role includes servicing customer sites, managing a home-office schedule, and supporting sales with timely documentation and project updates.

Ideal candidates live near Indianapolis, IN or are willing to relocate, as relocation assistance is available. A company vehicle, laptop, cell phone, and sales bonus opportunities accompany a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with packaging, manufacturing, food processing, or industrial equipment preferred.
• Preventive maintenance experience.
• Able to use common hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging equipment at customer facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Install and commission packaging equipment.
• Train and support customers on equipment operation, maintenance, and sanitation.
• Respond to customer breakdowns and prioritize urgent service needs.
• Manage a regional customer territory independently.
• Build strong customer relationships through site visits.
• Identify upsell and growth opportunities within accounts.
• Complete service reports and customer documentation accurately and on time.
• Adjust schedules and priorities as customer needs change.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Basic electrical troubleshooting

Industrial equipment maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Use of hand and power tools

Packaging equipment/food processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical school or related training

Tools

Company vehicle management

Job description

vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan, relocation assistance, company vehicle

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

Position Summary

This position will provide technical service to Sealed Air customers and promote the use of Sealed Air Cryovac packaging materials and Sealed Air Cryovac equipment systems. Supporting sales and marketing within the accounts by providing timely completion of both external and internal service call reporting along with detailed administrative documentation including, account performance reports, customer relation management and project updates.

This is a field-based position with a home office. When not traveling to customer sites, you'll work remotely from your home office managing your schedule, completing service documentation, and preparing for customer visits.

Indianapolis, IN serves as the central location for the territory so the selected candidate should reside in the Indianapolis area or be willing to relocate.

We welcome applicants from outside Indianapolis and outside Indiana who are willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

If you enjoy troubleshooting equipment, working independently, building customer relationships, and spending most of your time in the field, this could be a great fit.

What We Offer

• Field-based role with a home office
• Company vehicle (personal use allowed)
• Company credit card
• Company laptop
• Company cellphone
• Equipment installation bonus opportunities
• Sales bonus opportunities
• 4 weeks of vacation starting on Day 1 (1 week vacation for Q4)
• Competitive compensation package
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates relocating to Indianapolis, IN

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging equipment at customer facilities
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections
• Install and commission packaging equipment
• Train and support customers on equipment operation, maintenance, and sanitation
• Respond to customer breakdowns and prioritize urgent service needs
• Manage a regional customer territory independently
• Build strong customer relationships through regular site visits
• Identify product, service, and equipment upgrade opportunities
• Support sales initiatives and new product introductions
• Complete service reports and customer documentation accurately and on time
• Adjust schedules and priorities as customer needs change

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills
• Industrial equipment maintenance and troubleshooting experience
• Preventive maintenance experience
• Ability to use common hand and power tools
• Experience with packaging, manufacturing, food processing, or industrial equipment is preferred

Customer Skills

• Professional and customer-friendly attitude
• Comfortable training, supporting, and advising customers
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to identify upsell and growth opportunities within customer accounts

Work Style

• Self-motivated and dependable
• Highly organized
• Strong time management skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable managing a territory and travel schedule

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• Technical school or related training is a plus
• Previous field service, maintenance, manufacturing, packaging, or food processing experience preferred

Ideal Backgrounds

• Field Service Technician
• Industrial Maintenance Technician
• Maintenance Technician
• Packaging Equipment Technician
• Manufacturing Technician
• Mechanical Technician
• Food Processing Equipment Technician
• Industrial Service Technician
• Equipment Installation Technician

Benefits and Perks

Sealed Air offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Performance-Based Incentives
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee Wellness Benefits

Salary Range

Total Target Compensation: $94,000 - $115,000 (Base Salary + Bonus Opportunities)

Additional earning potential through:

• Equipment installation bonuses
• Sales incentive bonuses

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Information at a Glance

WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.

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