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DrinkPAK

Technology-driven beverage contract manufacturer

Packaging Technician

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFort Worth, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent GED is required.
  • A minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing is required, preferably in high-speed packaging, bottling, or canning operations.
  • Experience operating, setting up, or maintaining packaging-line equipment such as labelers, fillers, packers, palletizers, or shrink wrappers is required.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and food safety regulations is required.
  • Basic mechanical diagnostic and troubleshooting skills are required.
  • Ability to identify and report equipment failures or make minor adjustments is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience working in team environments is required.
  • Basic experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or warehouse management systems (WMS) is required.
  • Basic computer skills are required.
  • Familiarity with computerized systems or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems, including production data entry or equipment status reporting, is required.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) is required.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English is required.
  • Ability to work in environments with varying noise, lighting, and temperatures and to access all facility areas without limitations is required.
  • Ability to reach above the head and below the waist, and occasionally stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, bend, kneel, squat, or crawl for periods of 10 to 12 hours is required.

Responsibilities

  • Complete applicable quality and production reports accurately.
  • Perform physical and visual product inspections to prevent out-of-specification products from being released.
  • Report all quality defects accurately to the appropriate personnel and shift leaders.
  • Demonstrate the ability and skills to work in all assigned production areas, troubleshoot minor line issues, and cover relief functions when needed.
  • Follow company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
  • Maintain order and cleanliness in all production areas and other areas assigned by plant leadership.
  • Maintain adequate raw-material levels to minimize production-line downtime.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in training and job-shadowing opportunities.
  • Interact and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of leadership.
  • Complete special projects and other tasks assigned by management.
  • Comply with all safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and DrinkPAK policies and procedures.
  • Maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness, and productivity.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • For depalletizer operations, inspect pallets and cans for defects, record pallet numbers in the warehouse management system (WMS), verify product quality and flow on the production line, and resolve basic issues.
  • For pasteurizer operations, verify the recipe and temperature on the control console against the production record, monitor the machine, and manually push cans at the end of a run when needed.
  • For filler operations, ensure label accuracy and that the production program matches the campaign record, operate and troubleshoot multiple machines to maintain operations, and operate the software for two machines to ensure they function together correctly.
  • For WestRock operations, load trays and glue into the machine, keep the area clean, and monitor and clear jams involving trays or fallen cans.
  • For sleeve-labeler operations, ensure labels are correctly applied to cans, replace plastic rolls when needed, remove tears, rethread rolls, clear jams, and remove defective labels.
  • For tray-packer operations, load trays and plastic film into the machine and verify that the UPC code is correct on the label and case and that the cans match the trays.

Desired Qualifications

  • Technical certifications or vocational training in mechatronics or industrial maintenance are an advantage.
  • Hands-on experience with sanitary production or cleanroom protocols is preferred.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is valued to facilitate cross-department collaboration and effective communication with internal teams.

About the Company

DrinkPAK

Technology-driven beverage contract manufacturer

DrinkPAK is a contract manufacturer for alcoholic and non-alcoholic canned beverages, serving global brands and fast-growing North American clients. It provides end-to-end services—from procurement and batching to filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution—using technologically advanced facilities in California and plans for two new Texas locations to expand capacity. Production lines use robotic automation to fill a range of can sizes and create multi-flavor variety packs, backed by 3PL warehousing and distribution and certifications such as SQF, NSF, OU Kosher, and Organic. Its goal is to offer technology-driven, large-scale beverage manufacturing that lowers client costs and speeds time to market, with a broader footprint to support regional coverage.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Santa Clarita, CA
Founded
2020

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