Case Packing Specialist

The Case Packing Specialist is responsible for the overall maintenance of all manufacturing, facility, & support equipment.

The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

• 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, and more.

The position can be based either at Drink Pak’s Headquarters (DP1) in Santa Clarita, California, or our Texas Facility (DP2) in Fort Worth, Texas.

Full-time;

Salaried/Exempt.

• Serve as the technical expert on all aspects of case packing processes and equipment with an emphasis on tray packing
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting support for packing‑related issues to reduce downtime and product waste
• Define, document, and standardize packing procedures and specifications across all applicable lines
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure pack integrity meets all quality requirements
• Analyze pack teardown results and maintain regular reports for quality tracking and audits
• Lead and train maintenance and production teams on proper packer setup, operation, conversion, and maintenance of equipment
• Work with OEMs and engineering teams for upgrades, commissioning, and validation of new packers or modifications
• Lead rebuild activities on packers across DrinkPAK to ensure proper rebuild activities are being performed and delivering a vertical startup post rebuild
• Support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for packer‑related issues
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on pack quality, equipment reliability, and productivity
• Stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies in packing
• Travel will be required to routinely visit all DrinkPAK facilities and ensure best practices are implemented network‑wide; 75% travel

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

• High School Diploma required;
  Associate degree preferred in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or other similar manufacturing‑related specialization
• Minimum of 5+ years of working on packers, troubleshooting, creating standard operating procedures, and training others
• Experience in high‑speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or canning industries preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret schematics for troubleshooting: process, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic
• Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer for equipment group across multiple sites
• Safety, continuous improvement, and solutions‑driven mindset.

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values aredemonstratedin the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed :
  
  Take the initiative to promptlyidentifyand address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.
• Intensity :
  
  Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks bypossessinga positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, anddemonstratingadaptability in your approach.
• Purpose :
  Take ownership of your responsibilities, and…