Packaging Technician

Wm B Reily & Company; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Reily Foods Company in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Line Mechanic / Manufacturing Maintenance Technician for 1st shift (Tue-Fri, 4:30am–3:00pm) to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging equipment in a fast-paced facility.

The role supports daily production with preventive maintenance, equipment changeovers, and safe operation per GMPs and quality standards. Overtime may be required to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Technical certification preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing facility maintenance experience.
• Basic technical skills include Mechanical, Troubleshooting, Pneumatics, Fluid Power, Hand Tools.
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
• Self-directed team player with ability to communicate effectively and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of rotating between shifts as needed.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Positive attitude with ability to follow rules and directions.

Responsibilities

• Safely troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair packaging and production line equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and support daily goals.
• Prioritize equipment issues based on impact, urgency, safety, and production requirements.
• Communicate issues, repairs, and maintenance needs with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and leadership teams.
• Utilize the Digital Production System to track downtime, document information, and ensure compliance.
• Complete equipment and line changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and manuals for troubleshooting.
• Learn and maintain customer standards related to product specs and packaging.
• Follow daily instructions, maintenance requirements, specs, and procedures.
• Complete required production, quality, traceability, and compliance docs.
• Follow GMPs, food safety standards, and safety rules.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Fluid Power

Hand Tools

Problem Solving

Education

Technical certification (preferred)

Tools

Electrical Test Equipment

Read Schematics

OEM Manuals

Quality Documentation Systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: New Orleans Plant - New Orleans, LA 70126, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: 1st Shift.

Build your career with our family-owned company. For more than 100 years, Reily Foods Company has been creating and distributing food and beverage products that bring people together. Our family of brands includes Luzianne Tea, Blue Plate Mayo, French Market Coffee, Tiger Sauce and many others enjoyed by consumers across the country.

The Line Mechanic / Manufacturing Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and installing production and packaging equipment within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing facility. This hands‑on technician role supports daily production by minimizing equipment downtime, completing preventive maintenance, performing equipment changeovers, and ensuring manufacturing equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Successful candidates will have experience working with industrial production equipment and possess strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills. The Line Mechanic works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other support teams to quickly resolve equipment issues while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, employee safety standards, and established production procedures.

This position plays an important role in supporting manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability, product quality, and the achievement of daily production goals.

1st Shift: Tuesday-Friday. 4:30am - 3:00pm. Overtime required as needed to support the business.

Responsibilities:

• Safely troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair packaging and production line equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment


• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs efficiently and effectively to minimize production downtime and support daily manufacturing goals


• Prioritize equipment issues based on operational impact, urgency, safety, and production requirements


• Communicate equipment issues, repairs, and maintenance needs effectively with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and leadership teams


• Utilize the Digital Production System (Redzone) to track equipment downtime, document production information, complete quality compliance requirements, and communicate with support functions


• Complete equipment and production line changeovers safely and efficiently


• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned production and packaging equipment to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime


• Read and interpret equipment drawings, schematics, technical documentation, and OEM manuals to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment


• Learn and maintain customer standards related to product specifications, packaging requirements, and acceptable quality standards


• Read, understand, and follow daily production instructions, maintenance requirements, specifications, and operating procedures


• Accurately complete required production, quality, traceability, maintenance, and compliance documentation


• Follow all company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, and other applicable manufacturing standards


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Qualifications:

• Technical certification preferred


• 3+ years of manufacturing facility maintenance experience


• Basic technical skills include Mechanical, Troubleshooting, Pneumatics, Fluid Power, Hand Tools


• Strong problem solving and analysis skills


• Self‑directed team player with ability to communicate effectively and complete projects in a timely manner


• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of rotating between shifts as needed


• Strong safety awareness


• Positive attitude with ability to follow rules and directions

Benefits:

• 10 Paid Company Holidays


• Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time


• Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family


• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources


• Company‑Paid Disability


• Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation


• And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being

Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.