Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Lexington, NC 27262Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $19.00 - $21.00 HourlyJob Category: ManufacturingOverview
Piedmont Candy Company is hiring a Packaging Technician to support our production team by operating and setting up bagger and tub packaging machines.
This is a hands-on role focused on machine setup, minimizing downtime, and ensuring packaging accuracy and quality. Prior experience with our specific equipment is not required—we’re looking for candidates with mechanical aptitude and machine operating experience who are eager to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate bagger and tub packaging machines
Prepare and verify packaging materials for accuracy (labels, dates, product codes)
Adjust and calibrate scales, labeling equipment, and printers
Perform machine changeovers and assist with startup/shutdown
Monitor equipment performance and minimize downtime
Inspect finished product for quality, consistency, and correct packaging
Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet production goals
Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and GMP standards
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience in machine operation, manufacturing, or production (preferred)
Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn equipment quickly
Strong attention to detail and quality
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Team-oriented mindset
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
Frequent bending, reaching, and movement throughout the shift
Schedule
2nd Shift position, roughly 5pm to 3am
Why Join Us
On-the-job training provided
Opportunity to grow into advanced machine operator or leadership roles
Stable, full-time position in a growing company
Team-focused, supportive environment
Apply Today
If you’re a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working with machines and being part of a production team, we’d love to hear from you.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.
