Technician, Packaging

DrinkPAK • Prior Lake, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike. Technician I, Packaging POSITION DESCRIPTION: Responsible for daily activities of the production line(s), ensuring product adheres to DrinkPAK’s standard of safety, quality, and throughput.

Requirements

• High School Diploma of Graduate Equivalency Diploma required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, preferably in high-speed packaging, bottling, or canning operation.
• Experience operating, setting up, or maintaining packaging line equipment (e.g., labelers, fillers, case packers, palletizers, shrink wrappers).
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, and food safety regulations.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to problem solve and multitask
• 2 years working in a team setting environment
• Basic experience using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or WMS (Warehouse Management System)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort with computerized systems or SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)/HMI (Human-Machine Interface)
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and communicate in English

Nice To Haves

• Technical certifications or vocational training in mechatronics or industrial maintenance is a plus
• Hands-on experience with cleanroom or sanitary production protocols preferred.
• Data entry for production tracking or equipment status reporting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pallets and cans for defects, record all pallet numbers in WMS
• Quality check and ensure proper flow of product through production line.
• Address basic issues that arises.
• Ensure recipe and temperature are accurate in computer console based on campaign record.
• Monitor machine and manually push cans through at end of run
• Ensure accuracy of labels and schedule based on campaign record
• Operate and troubleshoot multiple machines when needed to maintain operation.
• Run software for two machines and ensure they are working together
• Load trays & glue into machine
• Maintain a clean area, monitor, and clear out tray jams or fallen cans
• Ensure proper placement of labels on cans
• Replace rolls when necessary
• Clear out rips and rethread roles, clear jams and remove labels
• Load trays & film into the machine
• Ensure UPC code is accurate on the label and case and the cans match the trays.
• Accurately completes applicable quality and production reports.
• Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods.
• Correctly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members and shift leadership.
• Demonstrate the aptitude and skills to work in all assigned areas of production; troubleshoots minor production line issues and performs relief duties when required.
• Adhere to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations
• Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production and additional areas assigned by plant leadership
• Maintain appropriate level of raw materials as required, to ensure production lines incur minimal downtime
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and job shadowing
• Interact and maintain positive relationships with all levels of leadership
• Accomplish special projects and other assignments/duties as required by management
• Compliant to all safety rules and regulations, GMP’s and all Drink Pak’s policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain high standards for quality, housekeeping and productivity
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job

Benefits

• 100% PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, 50% for their dependents, paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• 401(k) match program
• pet insurance
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED