Packaging Technician – Night Shift (2-2-3) 6pm-6am

About the role

Ocean Spray is hiring Packaging Technicians for its Lehigh Valley facility. The position is a 12‑hour rotating night shift from 6 pm to 6 am with rotating weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Learn to operate all equipment in the bottling area.
• Operate a forklift as required.
• Assist in line changeovers.
• Perform level‑one preventive maintenance (PM) tasks.
• Maintain a high level of safety and quality awareness.

Required profile

• Bottling and manufacturing experience (a plus).
• Excellent attendance reliability.
• Ability to work a 24/7 environment, 12‑hour nights, every other weekend and occasional holidays.
• Willingness to work overtime for vacation coverage and training.
• Compliance with all safety and quality standards, processes, and procedures.
• Willingness to learn multiple machine centers to develop cross‑functional skills.
• Effective communication with operators on the same and subsequent shifts.

Required skills

• Forklift operation
• Machine operation
• Level‑one preventive maintenance

What we offer

• Starting salary of $25.57 per hour plus a $1.25 night shift differential.
• Comprehensive Day‑1 insurance package (health, dental, vision, life, accident, etc.).
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match and potential discretionary year‑end match.
• Paid time off, annual safety shoe allotment, and parental leave.
• Tuition/education assistance and career development opportunities.
• Back‑up care, tutoring, adoption assistance, and bereavement leave.
• Employee appreciation events and charitable giving programs.