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Veritiv

Distributes packaging, paper, and facility supplies

Equipment Service Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Omaha, NE, USA
In Person
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, electrical symbols, and how power flows through circuitry.
  • Understand and demonstrate proper lockout/tagout and safety procedures.
  • Can install, troubleshoot, train, and work on most equipment, including semi-automatic equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical drawings for complex installation and troubleshooting of equipment sold by Veritiv.
  • Understand AC and DC voltages and use an electric meter in troubleshooting scenarios.
  • Troubleshoot micro-logic devices, electrical and pneumatic systems, and PLC ladder logic.
  • Write simple PLC logic, interface basic equipment, and make simple program changes; formal PLC training is required.
  • Have 5–10 years of related job experience, including at least 3 years working in a service support organization.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.
  • Be able to lift and handle parts up to 75 pounds.
  • Be able to work in industrial environments, on ladders and lifts at high elevations, and at low elevations such as underneath equipment.
  • Be able to work in fast-paced industrial and food production environments.
  • Have a thorough understanding of distribution management, including customer service, sales, purchasing, warehouse, credit, information systems, and logistics, preferably from a large, national, or decentralized organization.
  • Have basic experience with office and operational systems.
  • Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Have strong planning and organization skills.
  • Be able to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, adapt to sudden changes, and work quickly and efficiently.
  • Have excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills.
Responsibilities
  • Perform repair, maintenance, and startup on stretch wrappers, shrink wrappers, case sealing and erecting equipment, label printer/applicators, strapping equipment, and other products at customer and Veritiv sites.
  • Support systems integration with customers, manufacturers, suppliers, and other service personnel involving machine problems and turnkey systems.
  • Perform electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical tests, repairs, and maintenance on equipment, assemblies, subassemblies, and parts to ensure equipment functions according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Conduct setup, calibration, testing, mechanical assemblies, and troubleshooting of circuits, components, and instruments using moderately complex blueprints and electrical schematics.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise, training, and product demonstrations for Veritiv packaging systems and related equipment as needed.
  • Generate quotes and estimates for preventative and planned machine maintenance.
  • Complete field service work orders, including billing travel, labor hours, parts, and other related items, accurately and on time.
  • Travel overnight as required, including long-distance driving and air travel.
Desired Qualifications
  • Manufacturer training certifications for stretch wrappers, shrink wrappers, case sealers, case erectors, label printers, strapping equipment, or related products.
  • High school diploma or GED.

About the company

Veritiv is a business-to-business distributor of packaging, paper, and facility solutions that acts as a single source for operational needs. It works by purchasing products from manufacturers, stocking and distributing them to customer sites, and offering services like packaging design and supply-chain support; growth includes acquisitions in rigid containers and custom packaging. It differentiates itself through the 2014 merger of xpedx and Unisource, giving deep expertise and a broad distribution network, and by pursuing private ownership to accelerate growth. Its goal is to help businesses run efficiently by delivering a wide range of essential supplies and packaging solutions at scale.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

Sycamore Hills, Missouri

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 acquisitions of Quick Pak, Stickel, Pack4, and Subotnick expand regional density.
  • GLP-1 shipment growth supports TempSafe RxShield adoption across specialty pharmacies and mail delivery.
  • Rising 2026 guidance and expanded operating scale signal stronger margins and cash generation.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid acquisitions in 2025-2026 strain integration, pricing discipline, and service consistency.
  • The 2025 sale of Veritiv Containers removes diversification and concentrates exposure in specialty packaging.
  • Private ownership under CD&R raises existential leverage risk if packaging demand weakens during integration.

What makes Veritiv unique

  • Veritiv’s 2024 Orora acquisition created a broader North American specialty packaging platform.
  • TempSafe RxShield targets GLP-1 specialty pharmacy cold-chain distribution with ISTA 7E validation.
  • Packsize partnerships and automation deepen Veritiv’s right-sized corrugated packaging capabilities.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

19%
Associated Press
Sep 17th, 2026
Veritiv launches compact cold chain packaging as GLP-1 market set to reach $190B by 2035

Veritiv Operating Company has launched TempSafe RxShield, a compact cold chain packaging solution for specialty pharmacies distributing GLP-1 therapies. The product maintains refrigerated temperatures for up to 36 hours and is validated to ISTA 7E thermal performance standards. The launch addresses growing demand in the GLP-1 market, projected to reach nearly $190 billion by 2035. Adult GLP-1 use has tripled from 3% in 2024 to 11% in 2026, whilst over 60% of specialty pharmacy prescriptions are now delivered by post. The packaging holds up to four 10ml vials, weighs approximately 240 grams, and uses a compact design to reduce shipping costs and optimise warehouse storage. It features custom phase change material for temperature stability and a reusable canister. The solution is commercially available through Veritiv's cold chain network.

PR Newswire
Sep 16th, 2026
Veritiv launches TempSafe RxShield cold chain packaging as GLP-1 market eyes $190B by 2035

Veritiv Operating Company has launched TempSafe RxShield, a compact cold chain packaging solution for specialty pharmacies handling GLP-1 therapies. The product maintains refrigerated temperatures for up to 30 hours and meets ISTA 7E thermal performance standards. The launch addresses growing demand in the GLP-1 market, which industry analysts project will reach nearly $190 billion by 2035. Adult GLP-1 use has tripled from 3% in 2024 to 11% in 2026, whilst over 60% of specialty pharmacy prescriptions are now delivered by post. The packaging holds up to four 10ml vials, weighs approximately 240 grams, and features a compact design aimed at reducing dimensional weight shipping costs and optimising warehouse storage. It includes custom phase change material for temperature stability and a reusable canister. The solution is commercially available through Veritiv's nationwide cold chain network.

PR Newswire
Jun 2nd, 2026
Triad Securities Corp. Advises Stickel Packaging Supply on Sale to Veritiv

/PRNewswire/ -- Triad Securities Corp. served as exclusive financial advisor to Stickel Packaging Supply, a family-owned packaging, janitorial and safety...

PR Newswire
May 12th, 2026
Veritiv acquires Quick Pak and Stickel Packaging Supply to expand US presence

Veritiv Operating Company has acquired Quick Pak, Inc. and Stickel Packaging Supply, expanding its packaging capabilities in Central Florida and the Northeast. Financial terms were not disclosed. Quick Pak, founded in 1999 and based in Tampa, Florida, distributes films, packaging equipment, tapes and strapping to customers in distribution, food and beverage, and manufacturing sectors. Stickel Packaging Supply, founded in 1987 and operating from Lakewood, New Jersey, distributes corrugated packaging, tape, equipment and stretch film solutions across New Jersey, greater Philadelphia and Northern Delaware. Veritiv CEO Sal Abbate said the acquisitions reflect the company's focus on disciplined, strategic growth, bringing complementary products and experienced teams to its packaging platform.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Nov 25th, 2025
CD&R Completes Acquisition of Veritiv Corporation — Clayton Dubilier & Rice, LLC | Building Businesses Building Value

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