Packaging Mechanic, Afternoons

About the role

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! This role is available Monday - Friday, 2PM - 10:30PM. Expected pay range is $32.64 - $41.00, with the potential for bonus compensation based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of high-speed packaging equipment to keep production running safely and efficiently.
• Complete emergency repairs, routine inspections, and preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance teams to support equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate packaging line performance and help implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and output.
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory and coordinate calibrations or validations with contractors as assigned.
• Support facility maintenance needs, including structural and exterior repairs, and assist with complex maintenance projects.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience maintaining and operating high-speed packaging equipment.
• Proven mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food production.
• Strong working knowledge of equipment controls, manufacturing technologies, and power tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and exercise sound judgment when responding to issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills and basic refrigeration knowledge preferred.

Skills

• Experience with high-speed packaging equipment.
• Proven mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Paid holidays and vacation. Tuition assistance and a 401(k) with company match. A hands-on technical role supporting high-speed packaging operations within a growing global manufacturer.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands and arms, with occasional sitting and reaching.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical parts and perform tasks at elevated heights when required.
• Exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and moderate to loud noise levels.
• Daily work in a refrigerated production environment.

What You Can Look Forward To

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Paid holidays and vacation.
Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
A hands-on technical role supporting high-speed packaging operations within a growing global manufacturer.

Disclaimer

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.