Packaging Mechanic, Nights
About The Position
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence. 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 is strongly preferred.
- 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.
- High school diploma or GED required
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills
- Basic refrigeration knowledge
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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
- Third-shift schedule, Monday–Friday from 10:00pm to 6:30am.
- A hands-on technical role supporting high-speed packaging operations within a growing global manufacturer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
