Packaging Technician

WM B REILY & COMPANY INC • New Orleans, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reily Foods Company, a family-owned business for over 100 years, is seeking a Line Mechanic / Manufacturing Maintenance Technician for its New Orleans Plant. This role is responsible for the safe troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and installation of production and packaging equipment in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. The technician will support daily production by minimizing equipment downtime, completing preventive maintenance, performing equipment changeovers, and ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. This position is crucial for supporting manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability, product quality, and achieving daily production goals. The Line Mechanic collaborates with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other support teams to resolve equipment issues while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, employee safety standards, and production procedures.

Requirements

• 3+ years of manufacturing facility maintenance experience
• Basic technical skills include Mechanical, Troubleshooting, Pneumatics, Fluid Power, Hand Tools
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills
• Self-directed team player with ability to communicate effectively and complete projects in a timely manner
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of rotating between shifts as needed
• Strong safety awareness
• Positive attitude with ability to follow rules and directions

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Safely troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair packaging and production line equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs efficiently and effectively to minimize production downtime and support daily manufacturing goals
• Prioritize equipment issues based on operational impact, urgency, safety, and production requirements
• Communicate equipment issues, repairs, and maintenance needs effectively with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and leadership teams
• Utilize the Digital Production System (Redzone) to track equipment downtime, document production information, complete quality compliance requirements, and communicate with support functions
• Complete equipment and production line changeovers safely and efficiently
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned production and packaging equipment to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Read and interpret equipment drawings, schematics, technical documentation, and OEM manuals to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment
• Learn and maintain customer standards related to product specifications, packaging requirements, and acceptable quality standards
• Read, understand, and follow daily production instructions, maintenance requirements, specifications, and operating procedures
• Accurately complete required production, quality, traceability, maintenance, and compliance documentation
• Follow all company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, and other applicable manufacturing standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Benefits

• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
• Company‑Paid Disability
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed