Job Posting Title Repack Maintenance - 2nd shift

Pictsweet Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one (Medical,

Company paid life and disability ins.

401k with employer match

Paid time off (vacation, sick, and hol

Job summary

Pictsweet Company is seeking a Packaging Technician to join the Repack maintenance team in a fast-paced food packaging environment. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing packaging lines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC controls to ensure optimal production and quality.

Experience with Fanuc robots and Pictsweet equipment is a plus. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to work collaboratively with plant staff, and a commitment to safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
• Practical understanding of mechanical operations and controls.
• Experience in high-speed production environments preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and GMP/HACCP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair packaging equipment including hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Improve production by reducing downtime and optimizing packaging lines.
• Ensure safe work environment following company safety plans and policies.
• Coordinate with supervisors and operators to maximize equipment performance.
• Document maintenance records and reports.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Decision making under pressure

Mechanical understanding

Forklift operation

Tools

Fanuc Robot

Douglas Case Packers

Pictsweet Packaging Equipment

Job description

Overview

The Pictsweet Company is growing! We are currently looking for a Packaging Technician to join our Repack maintenance team.

Benefits:

• Benefits begin on first day of employment for Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
• 100% Company paid benefits includes Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Vacation Days, Sick Leave, & Paid Holidays

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair hydraulic systems, weigh machines, packaging machines, metal detectors, pneumatic systems, material handling systems, electrical controls and PLC’s. Experience on Bosch, Fallas, Douglas, and Fanuc equipment would be a plus.
• Actively develop solutions to limit operational downtime and improve production.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of assigned packaging line(s) to ensure optimum production and quality standards
• Evaluates mechanical performance and assist in planning appropriate adjustments
• Maintains appropriate mechanical records and reports
• Responsible for special projects as assigned
• Communicates frequently with plant supervision regarding production. Anticipates and resolves problems.
• Ensures a safe work place. Follows Pictsweet Hazardous Communication Plan, Lock-out/Tag-out Program, Process Safety Management Plan, and all applicable safety standards
• Works cooperatively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, machine operators and production workers to ensure the optimal performance of packaging machines and other equipment

Experience:

• Must have relevant experience in high-speed production environment. Pictsweet production and maintenance experience preferred.
• Prefer experience in hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, weigh machines, metal detectors, high-speed production equipment, material handling systems, electrical controls and PLC’s. Knowledge of Pictsweet Packaging Equipment would be a Plus.
• Having knowledgeable of food packaging equipment, principles, quality control, HACCP and GMP’s is a plus. Must have received training on Fanuc Robot setup and Maintenance PMs. Certificate Preferred.
• Must have received training on Douglas Case Packers and fully understand changeover and Equipment setup.

Qualifications

Cognitive & Psychological

• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
• Must be able to understand basic mathematical computation.
• Must have a practical understanding of mechanical operations, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical controls, computer controls and programmable logic controls (PLC).
• Must be able to excel in a cooperative team environment.
• Achieve satisfactory assessment score for forklift driver.
• Must be able to make decisions under pressure and provide leadership in difficult situations.

Physical

• Standing for extended period of time.
• Able to work in cold environment (30-40 degrees).
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Other

• Must pass Pictsweet’s forklift certification program.
• Must be willing to work extended hours as needed (including weekends and holidays).