About the position

The Case Packing Specialist is responsible for the overall maintenance of all manufacturing, facility, & support equipment. This role serves as the technical expert on all aspects of case packing processes and equipment with an emphasis on tray packing. The specialist will provide hands-on troubleshooting support for packing-related issues to reduce downtime and product waste, define, document, and standardize packing procedures and specifications, and collaborate with Quality to ensure pack integrity meets all requirements. Responsibilities also include analyzing pack teardown results, leading and training maintenance and production teams, working with OEMs and engineering teams for upgrades, leading rebuild activities, supporting root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement projects. The role requires staying current on industry best practices and emerging technologies in packing. Travel will be required to routinely visit all DrinkPAK facilities and ensure best practices are implemented network-wide (75% travel).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert on all aspects of case packing processes and equipment with an emphasis on tray packing
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for packing-related issues to reduce downtime and product waste
• Define, document, and standardize packing procedures and specifications across all applicable lines
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure pack integrity meets all quality requirements
• Analyze pack teardown results and maintain regular reports for quality tracking and audits
• Lead and train maintenance and production teams on proper packer setup, operation, conversion, and maintenance of equipment
• Work with OEMs and engineering teams for upgrades, commissioning, and validation of new packers or modifications
• Lead rebuild activities on packers across DrinkPAK to ensure proper rebuild activities are being performed and delivering a vertical startup post rebuild
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for packer-related issues
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on pack quality, equipment reliability, and productivity
• Stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies in packing
• Travel will be required to routinely visit all DrinkPAK facilities and ensure best practices are implemented network-wide; 75% travel

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum of 5+ years of working on packers, troubleshooting, creating standard operating procedures, and training others
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret schematics for troubleshooting: process, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic
• Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer for equipment group across multiple sites
• Safety, continuous improvement, and solutions-driven mindset.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate degree preferred in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or other similar manufacturing-related specialization
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or canning industries preferred

Benefits

• 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