Technician, Packaging

DrinkPAK II, LLC; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 34.440 - 38.572; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

100% PPO medical insurance

401(k) match program

Pet insurance

Cell phone stipend

Zusammenfassung

DrinkPAK II, LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Production Operator to ensure top quality and safety standards in beverage manufacturing. The role involves operating and maintaining various packaging line equipment.

Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of experience in production settings. We offer competitive hourly wages, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifikationen

• 1–2 years of experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Aufgaben

• Ensure product adheres to safety and quality standards.
• Conduct inspections and report defects.
• Troubleshoot minor production line issues.

Kenntnisse

Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills

Problem solving ability

Experience operating packaging line equipment

Basic computer skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certifications in mechatronics

Tools

ERP systems

SCADA/HMI systems

Jobbeschreibung

Company Overview

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.

Compensation & Schedule

Base Hourly Compensation Range: $25 - $28.

SHIFT: Must be willing to work either day and/or night shift; 12 hours per day, 2/2/3 schedule.

Location & Type

Position is based at DrinkPAK’s Texas Beverage Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

TYPE: Full-time, Regular.

Benefits

The well‑being of our team members 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

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily activities of the production line(s), ensuring product adheres to DrinkPAK’s standard of safety, quality, and throughput.

Key duties include:

• Accurately completes applicable quality and production reports.
• Physical and visual inspection of product to prevent non-conforming goods.
• Correctly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members and shift leadership.
• Demonstrate aptitude to work in all assigned areas of production; troubleshoots minor production line issues and performs relief duties when required.
• Adhere to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production and additional areas assigned by plant leadership.
• Maintain appropriate level of raw materials to ensure production lines incur minimal downtime.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and job shadowing.
• Interact and maintain positive relationships with all levels of leadership.
• Accomplish special projects and other assignments/duties as required by management.
• Compliant with all safety rules and regulations, GMP’s and all Drink Pak’s policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain high standards for quality, housekeeping and productivity.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Specific line operations:

• Depalletizer: Inspect pallets and cans for defects, record all pallet numbers in WMS, quality check and ensure proper flow of product through production line, address basic issues that arise.
• Pasteurizer: Ensure recipe and temperature are accurate in computer console based on campaign record, monitor machine and manually push cans through at end of run.
• Filler: Ensure accuracy of labels and schedule based on campaign record, operate and troubleshoot multiple machines when needed to maintain operation, run software for two machines and ensure they are working together.
• Westrock: Load trays & glue into machine, maintain a clean area, monitor, and clear out tray jams or fallen cans.
• Sleever: Ensure proper placement of labels on cans, replace rolls when necessary, clear out rips and rethread rolls, clear jams and remove labels.
• Tray Packer: Load trays & film into the machine, ensure UPC code is accurate on the label and case and the cans match the trays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma required. Technical certifications or vocational training in mechatronics or industrial maintenance is a plus.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in a food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, preferably in high-speed packaging, bottling, or canning operation.
• Experience operating, setting up, or maintaining packaging line equipment (e.g., labelers, fillers, case packers, palletizers, shrink wrappers).
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, and food safety regulations. Hands‑on experience with cleanroom or sanitary production protocols preferred.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills; able to identify and report equipment issues or perform minor adjustments.
• Ability to problem solve and multitask in a team setting environment.
• Basic experience using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or WMS (Warehouse Management System).
• Basic computer skills, comfort with computerized systems or SCADA/HMI for production tracking or equipment status reporting.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.

Working Conditions

• Work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation.
• Reach with hands and arms above the head and below the waist.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for 10–12 hours.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

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.