IT Support Specialist

Southeastern Container; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Southeastern Container, Inc. in North Carolina seeks an IT Support Specialist – Level 1 to serve as the frontline for employee IT tickets, addressing hardware and software issues and ensuring rapid service restoration across facilities.

The role emphasizes ITIL 4 incident response, strong customer service, and collaboration with IT Operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, familiarity with Windows and Microsoft 365, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft 365.
• Basic understanding of PC hardware, peripherals, and network concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and time management skills.
• Professional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for IT support via phone, email, and ticketing system.
• Provide technical assistance to end users during normal business hours (after hours work may be required).
• Perform IT incident triage by assessing impact, service affected, and urgency.
• Restore service through approved fixes, documented workarounds, or escalation.
• Meet or exceed defined SLAs for response and resolution.
• Maintain accurate help desk ticket documentation with impact, actions, and resolution.
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding and basic asset handling as needed.

Skills

Windows OS

MS 365

PC hardware

Network concepts

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Ticketing system

Remote support tools

Job description

Southeastern Container, Inc. is one of the largest leading manufacturers of PET beverage bottles and preforms, proudly supplying the Coca Cola bottling system throughout the East Coast and Midwest. For over 35 years, we’ve built a reputation for stability, quality, and sustained growth. We are now seeking talented individuals to join our team for the following role:TITLE: IT Support Specialist – Level 1DEPARTMENT: Information Technology – IT OperationsREPORTS TO: IT Security and Support LeadBASIC FUNCTIONS: The IT Support Specialist – Level 1 serves as the frontline of IT service delivery at Southeastern Container (SEC). This role is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving end user IT tickets related to technical hardware and software difficulties, rapid service restoration, and high quality customer support for employees across all facilities. The position is foundational to maintaining operational uptime and follows ITIL 4 best practices by focusing on incident response while escalating recurring or systemic issues for long term resolution.RESPONSIBILITIES:Serve as the primary point of contact for IT support via phone, email, and ticketing system.Provide technical assistance to end users primarily during normal business hours (after hours work may be required).Perform IT incident triage by assessing business impact, service affected, and urgency of response.Restore service through approved fixes, documented workarounds, or controlled escalation.Clearly separate incident restoration from root cause remediation; escalate recurring or systemic issues appropriately.Meet or exceed defined SLAs for response and resolution.Troubleshoot and resolve routine hardware, software, and connectivity issues.Provide clear, professional communication and timely follow up to users.Perform basic user and device support including password resets, workstation setup, and peripheral troubleshooting.Maintain accurate help desk ticket documentation including impact, actions taken, and resolution status.Assist with onboarding/offboarding coordination and basic asset handling as needed.Perform other duties as requested by the IT Security and Support Lead in support of the overall IT functions for the Company.Southeastern Container, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.Benefits Include:Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)Paid Time Off401k w/ Company MatchShort/Long Term DisabilityCompany Sponsored Life InsuranceRequired QualificationsHigh School/GED diploma required.Working knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft 365.Basic understanding of PC hardware, peripherals, and network concepts.Strong troubleshooting, strong organizational and time management, and documentation skills.Professional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsPreferred QualificationsAssociate’s degree in Information Technology or related discipline.CompTIA A+ or comparable entry level IT certification.1–3 years of customer service, technical support, or help desk experience.Familiarity with ticketing systems and remote support tools.Customer service experience supporting end users in a manufacturing or multisite environment.