Packaging Machine Setup Technician
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PIEDMONT CANDY COMPANY
Lexington, KY, US
Summary
The Wrapper Technician is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and troubleshooting high-speed candy wrapping equipment to ensure efficient production. They also perform preventative maintenance and support the production team in maintaining a clean, GMP-compliant work environment.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: PCC Headquarters - Lexington, NC, Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00Hourly, 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.
What You'll Do
As a Wrapper Technician I, you'll serve as the primary technical support resource for assigned wrapping equipment during your shift.
Key Responsibilities
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
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
Manufacturing experience
Packaging equipment experience
Preventative maintenance experience
Food manufacturing experience
Experience operating automated equipment
Don't meet every qualification? If you're mechanically inclined and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Physical Requirements
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
Why Join Piedmont Candy Company?
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
Apply Today
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.Qualifications:
At Piedmont Candy Company, our purpose is simple: to spark sweet, nostalgic smiles (eyes closed). Since 1890, we’ve been crafting our signature Red Bird peppermint puffs, the same soft mints you remember from your grandmother’s purse or shared after Sunday lunch. Made in North Carolina with pure cane sugar and just a few simple ingredients, Red Bird is a candy classic that still brings joy, one puff at a time.
While our roots run deep, we’re focused on what’s ahead. Our vision, A Smile a Day, guides how we work, lead, and grow. That means keeping our operations safe and efficient, our teams supported and empowered, and our products as reliable as the memories they bring.
We work with grit, speed, integrity, and flexibility; whether that means solving production challenges, supporting our people, improving systems, or helping customers. Our teams across operations, quality, HR, supply chain, and administration all play a role in delivering on our promise and keeping things moving.
What we focus on:
• Producing consistent, high-quality confections in a safe, efficient environment.
• Fostering strong communication across production, quality, maintenance, and support functions.
• Encouraging collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Balancing tradition with innovation as we modernize and scale.
• Supporting people with clear expectations, shared values, and mutual respect.
If you’re energized by teamwork, care about doing things the right way, and want to be part of a company that still believes in the simple power of a smile, we’d love to connect.
Founded
1890
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Food Production
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lexington, NC
At Piedmont Candy Company, our purpose is simple: to spark sweet, nostalgic smiles (eyes closed). Since 1890, we’ve been crafting our signature Red Bird peppermint puffs, the same soft mints you remember from your grandmother’s purse or shared after Sunday lunch. Made in North Carolina with pure cane sugar and just a few simple ingredients, Red Bird is a candy classic that still brings joy, one puff at a time.
While our roots run deep, we’re focused on what’s ahead. Our vision, A Smile a Day, guides how we work, lead, and grow. That means keeping our operations safe and efficient, our teams supported and empowered, and our products as reliable as the memories they bring.
We work with grit, speed, integrity, and flexibility; whether that means solving production challenges, supporting our people, improving systems, or helping customers. Our teams across operations, quality, HR, supply chain, and administration all play a role in delivering on our promise and keeping things moving.
What we focus on:
• Producing consistent, high-quality confections in a safe, efficient environment.
• Fostering strong communication across production, quality, maintenance, and support functions.
• Encouraging collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Balancing tradition with innovation as we modernize and scale.
• Supporting people with clear expectations, shared values, and mutual respect.
If you’re energized by teamwork, care about doing things the right way, and want to be part of a company that still believes in the simple power of a smile, we’d love to connect.
Founded
1890
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Food Production
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lexington, NC
