Packaging Technician
United Premium Foods and Cold Storage is an equal opportunity employer who wishes to hire motivated individuals to work in our fast-paced warehouse environment. We are looking a Packaging Technician provides mechanical, electrical and controls support to the Packaging department as needed, including troubleshooting, preventative maintenance (PM), changeover, modifications and repair of line equipment with a positive attitude and strong work ethic to join our team.
Packaging Technician Duties & Responsibilities
· Effectively and accurately troubleshoot and make routine adjustments and repairs to industrial equipment and machinery to maintain production and maintenance schedules
· Knowledgeable in equipment trouble shooting
· Disassemble machinery and equipment to determine worn or broken parts, repair or replace necessary parts by using new parts from stock or by fabricating or manufacturing new parts from stock or by fabricating or manufacturing parts to machinery or equipment
· Continually check equipment and machines for proper function for quality, safety and quantity
· Perform preventative and predictive maintenance as assigned, including cleaning and lubricating to maintain the proper working order of industrial equipment and machinery
· Dismantle, evaluate, and rebuild equipment and machinery as needed
· Assist in the Planning process by identifying parts and work required using SAP to enter notifications
· Reviews schedule with production and assist in changeovers
Packaging Technician Qualifications
· Previous experience with food or pharma manufacturing company as Mechanic or Technician for at least 5 years
· Effective interpersonal skills
· Able to work weekend and overtime as needed
· Be aware of and understand current safety regulation and company guidelines
Education for Packaging Technician
· Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
Skills for Packaging Technician (Include but not limited to):
· Capable of conducting root-cause analysis on breakdowns and stops during production
· Electrical and electronics controls
· Basic motor control circuitry
· Logic and troubleshooting
· Mechanical / electrical associated with Packaging Equipment
· OSHA regulations
· PLC operation
· “Sequence of operation” of equipment within the area of responsibility
· Adjustments
· CGMP
· Equipment trouble shooting
Desired experience:
· CMMS and/or work order system experience
· Parts ordering and Vendor contact
· Welding and Shop experience
· Demonstrates the ability to provide timely feedback to Management on work, procedures, schedules and improvements.
· Overall maintenance and repair of process and production equipment
· Able to multi task with a can do attitude
· Maintenance and repair of the mechanical equipment such as motors
· Perform Line change over, Set up, Start up, Line trails
· Excellent communication skills
· Bi-lingual a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Woodbridge, NJ 07095: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person