Our Secret Ingredient is our Employees!
McClancy Foods & Flavors (“McClancy” or the “Company”) is a privately-held, manufacturer of blends, spices, and seasoning mixes for foodservice, commercial and retail customers. For almost 70 years, the Company has worked with national, international, regional, and local customers in a variety of industries to create formulations and food products that will nourish, delight, and exceed expectations of families across the globe.
The Company is headquartered in Fort Mill, SC near Charlotte, NC. For additional information, please visit http://www.mcclancy.com/.
Build a great career with a great manufacturing company in the Carolinas!
Position Summary: The Packaging Line Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of packaging equipment within a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures optimal line performance, minimizes downtime, and maintains compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Description of Duties:
- Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs on packaging equipment, including fillers, labelers, sealers, conveyors, and palletizers
- Set up packaging lines for production runs, including changeovers and adjustments for different product specifications
- Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues to maintain continuous line operation
- Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for efficiency improvement
- Perform preventive maintenance according to established schedules
- Ensure all equipment operates in compliance with food safety (e.g., HACCP), quality, and sanitation standards
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance data accurately
- Collaborate with production, quality, and sanitation teams to meet production goals
- Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout protocols, and company policies
- Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment as needed
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All other duties as assigned
Essential Skills and Experience:
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High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred
- 2+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (food or beverage preferred)
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Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in packaging machinery
- Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
- Familiarity with preventative maintenance systems (CMMS preferred)
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Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Preferred Skills and Experience:
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Experience with automated packaging systems or robotics
- Knowledge of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
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Certification in industrial maintenance or related field
Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Work Environment: Work in a food production environment with exposure to noise, temperature changes, and moving machinery, and willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
So why pick McClancy? We offer:
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Competitive pay, with incentives
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Comprehensive benefits program (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more!
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PTO & Vacation time off upon hire
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We Promote from within- a lot of Room for Growth
EOE- Encouraging all interested to apply **
