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Veritiv

Distributes packaging, paper, and facility supplies

Maintenance Mechanic

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Union City, CA, USA
In PersonMay require day, evening, night, or rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays; on-call availability may be required.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Five to ten years of related job experience.
  • A High School Diploma or GED.
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
  • Ability to work day, evening, night, or rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • On-call availability may be required for emergency maintenance needs.
  • Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills.
  • Ability to work in inside and outside environments; extreme cold, hot, and humid weather; confined spaces; noise levels above 85 dB; vibration; exposure to fumes, odors, mists, dust, grease; mechanical and electrical hazards; moving objects; and on ladders or scaffolding.
  • Ability to stand and walk, lift, carry, push, pull, climb stairs, squat, kneel, repeatedly bend, crawl, balance above ground, reach or work above shoulder level, lie on the back, twist at the waist, perform repetitive finger and hand movements, and maintain neck flexion, hearing, and visual capabilities.
Responsibilities
  • Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
  • Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
  • Examine the form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
  • Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
  • Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
  • Repair or replace defective parts.
  • Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
  • Lubricate and clean parts.
  • Start devices to test their performance.
  • Set up and operate a drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
  • Initiate purchase requests for parts and machines.
  • Repair electrical equipment.

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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