Packaging Machine Setup Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Lexington, NC 27262

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Join a Company with Over 130 Years of Sweet Success Piedmont Candy Company, maker of the iconic Red Bird Soft Peppermint Puffs, is seeking a mechanically inclined Wrapper Technician I to support our packaging operations. This position plays a critical role in keeping production running efficiently by setting up, adjusting, troubleshooting, and maintaining high-speed candy wrapping equipment. If you enjoy working with machinery, solving problems, and taking ownership of equipment performance, this could be a great opportunity to build a long-term career in manufacturing.

As a Wrapper Technician I, you'll serve as the primary technical support resource for assigned wrapping equipment during your shift.

• Set up wrapper machines for daily production runs
• Verify correct wrapping materials and product specifications
• Perform startup inspections and equipment readiness checks
• Monitor machine performance and make routine adjustments
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and operational issues
• Minimize downtime through proactive equipment monitoring
• Assist with product changeovers and production startups
• Perform daily preventative maintenance activities
• Inspect and maintain belts, chains, guides, sensors, heaters, and other machine components
• Support operators with machine operation and troubleshooting
• Maintain a clean, organized, and GMP-compliant work area
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to maximize efficiency and product quality

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Reliable attendance and positive attitude

• Manufacturing experience
• Packaging equipment experience
• Preventative maintenance experience
• Food manufacturing experience
• Experience operating automated equipment

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequently bend, squat, reach, and climb stairs
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
• Work around moving machinery and production equipment
• Perform repetitive motions throughout the shift

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Stable, Family-Oriented Culture

If you enjoy working with equipment, solving problems, and being part of a team that produces a nationally recognized candy brand, we'd love to hear from you.

Piedmont Candy Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.