About the role
Each shift, you’ll be the steady hand that keeps our beverage lines humming. You’ll arrive to a fast-moving floor, review the production plan, and ready high-speed assets—fillers, labelers, packers, conveyors, and palletizers—for a smooth start-up. As runs progress, you’ll listen for the hint of an abnormal noise, spot early signs of wear or leaks, and make quick, safe adjustments to prevent downtime. When a changeover hits, you’ll handle set-ups and fine-tuning, document your work, and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Production to deliver safe, high-quality product on schedule.
Compensation & logistics
- Pay: $20.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience
- Schedule: All 3 shifts
- Position Type: Full-time, Non-Union
- Hours: Minimum 48 hours per week
- Weekend Work: Required
- Overtime: Required as needed
- Work Location: In person
What you’ll do
- Operate production machinery correctly and safely from start-up to shut-down.
- Continuously monitor equipment to spot issues early and prevent unplanned stops.
- Perform set-ups, adjustments, start-ups, shut-downs, and changeovers.
- Troubleshoot basic mechanical faults and make minor repairs and adjustments to reduce downtime.
- Escalate to Maintenance for advanced diagnostics or repair needs.
- Execute basic scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; support the preventive maintenance program.
- Inspect for wear, leaks, damaged parts, and abnormal noises; correct or report promptly.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
- Work directly with fillers, labelers, packers, conveyors, palletizers, and other production assets.
- Complete accurate production and maintenance records.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe equipment and work areas.
- Collaborate daily with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Production teams.
- Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, quality, and company requirements while meeting output goals.
Must-have qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with machine operation, mechanical work, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
- Solid mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting ability.
- Proficiency using basic hand and power tools.
- Capability to identify equipment issues and perform minor fixes and adjustments.
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
- Willingness to work weekends, overtime, and a minimum of 48 hours weekly.
- Comfort working safely around moving industrial machinery.
Preferred exposure
- Beverage, food, packaging, or industrial manufacturing environments.
- High-speed fillers, labelers, packers, palletizers, conveyors, or similar systems.
- Equipment set-up, adjustment, repair, or modification experience.
- Forklift or pallet jack operation.
Physical demands
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull throughout the shift.
- Work near moving machinery, noise, and production materials.
- Operate in hot, cold, wet, or fast-moving production areas.
- Wear all required PPE.
Who thrives here
Dependable, mechanically inclined, safety-focused contributors who like to learn, solve problems, and know when to involve Maintenance for deeper troubleshooting.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Overtime opportunities
- Clear opportunities for growth
Benefits may be subject to eligibility.
Core proficiencies
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
- Equipment Repair & Maintenance
- Equipment Installation
- Machine Safety Inspections
Equal Opportunity Employer
Union Beverage Packers, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional workplace.