Careers

Jeremy Pinner

Joined Stanpac: November 2015
Current Position: Lids Maintenance Supervisor
Interests: His Family, Movies & Motorcycles

Meet Jeremy!

Jeremy joined Stanpac’s Brenham Facility in November of 2015 and started as a junior mechanic working night shifts. He was then recognized for his dedication to Stanpac and found himself in the role of Production Supervisor. About a year later, Jeremy rejoined the Maintenance team and worked as a Senior Mechanic. It wasn’t long after he re-joined the maintenance team that his hard work and support from his wife (pictured) earned him a spot as a Maintenance Supervisor.

Jeremy now supervises a team of mechanics that work together on preventative maintenance and repairs for Stanpac’s Ice cream Lid Forming Machines.

Outside of work, Jeremy enjoys spending time with his family, riding his motorcycle and watching movies!

When asked why he likes working for Stanpac Jeremy had this to say: “my favourite part of working at Stanpac is that I feel like I add value here. The managers and owners notice the hard work that I put in and I feel like I am part of a team and a family.”

Ludy Janeth Blanco Mora

Joined Stanpac: November 2013
Current Position: Pre-Press Coordinator
Interests: Movies, books, and spending time with family

Ludy started working at Stanpac in November 2013 as a Machine Operator in the Injection Moulding department until May 2014. After taking a year off, Ludy then returned to Stanpac as Pre-Press Coordinator in May 2015 within our CSR team. Today Ludy oversees the approval process for all artwork changes and rectifies any issues that may occur. She also supports the CSR team with the development and implementation of new products and packs.

When we asked Ludy what her favourite part of working at Stanpac is she said “I am able to organize my time and tasks freely. Although I may have the same set of responsibilities to fulfill every day, there is still always something new to be learned. Above all, I love working at Stanpac because I have always received support from my superiors whether it is about personal or work-related reasons”. In Ludy’s spare time she loves to spend time with her family, practicing her English, watching movies, or reading a good book!

Alexandria Neuman

Joined Stanpac: May 2018
Current Position: Customer Service Rep
Interests: Racing, camping, spending time outdoors

Alexandria joined Stanpac in May of 2018 as a Customer Service Rep within our Customer Service team. Ever since Alexandria joined the team, she has been working closely with our US East Coast Ice cream packaging customers (Hi Hersheys!) This includes chatting with new inquirers about their options and all the way through to invoicing once the project is complete, Alexandria is there every step of the way! Since she works with customers throughout the whole process Alexandria gets to work with all the different departments at Stanpac to coordinate the artwork and order which she loves.

When we asked Alexandria her favourite part of Stanpac she said the people she gets to interact with are awesome! She loves her supportive co-workers who have turned into friends. Also, she gets to know customers on a personal level which makes her job more meaningful when she gets to help a customer that she knows well.

Outside of work Alexandria can be found going to the racetrack with friends or at the dragstrip or drifting events.

Jason Riggins

Joined Stanpac: May 6, 2010
Current Position: Maintenance Technician
Interests: Driving Race Cars, Building Race Cars, Playing table top board games

Say hello to Jason! He joined the Stanpac team on May 6, 2010 when our Brenham facility was just starting to grow. He met with Steve Witt for an interview and was curious about Steve’s role within the company and he quickly learned that he was speaking to the founder of Stanpac! When asked how long Jason planned to work for Stanpac, he replied “as long as you will let me!”. His current role is a Maintenance Technician but he has dabbled in almost every position at Stanpac, from working on the packaging line to supervising staff.  Jason’s current position allows him to be hands on in the machines, offering up repairs and troubleshooting our formers and so much more. In Jason’s spare time, he likes to dive into building and racing cars so it’s clear that he loves to get his hands dirty! If he’s not fixing cars or forming machines, you’re sure to find Jason playing one of the many boardgames he enjoys! When asked why Jason loves to work for Stanpac, he had this to say: “Steve gave me a great opportunity to join Stanpac and I love to work on the machines. I like working for a family-oriented company!” We are certainly glad to have you as part of the family too!

Katie Stanton

Joined Stanpac:   November 2018
Current Position:   Recruitment Coordinator
Interests:   Spending time outdoors, golf and hanging out with her golden retriever

Katie first joined Stanpac as a Human Resources Intern in November 2018. She quickly fit in and was able to begin applying what she had learned in the classroom to the workplace. Katie’s internship ended in April of 2019 and was hired on permanently in her current position of Recruitment Coordinator. Katie, along with another Recruitment Coordinator work to hire all our awesome staff and coordinate their new hire experience as they venture out into their new positions. In Katie’s personal time she likes to participate in outdoor activities, take care of her golden retriever, spends time with friends and family, read and cook! Sounds like she keeps quite busy! When asked why she like loves working for Stanpac, Katie had this to say: “Stanpac is truly a great place to work! I have always felt like we are one big team driven by the same goals. Stanpac cares about its employees and, in return, their employees care about Stanpac. I have learned so much in my first year here, and I am both grateful and proud to be part of such an awesome company”. We are grateful for you as well

Ramiro “Ram” Diaz

Joined Stanpac:  December 10, 2008
Current Position:  Print Shop Manager (Brenham, Texas)
Interests:  Cooking, spending time with family, traveling

Ram originally came to us through our purchase of Solo’s Ice Cream Packaging division in 2008. Throughout his career with Stanpac, Ram has performed in a few different positions including a Kidder Operator, a Fusion Press Trainer and now Print Shop Manager. Ram has been with the company for almost 12 years and has certainly seen some significant changes during his tenure, including the addition of a state of the art printing press to our Brenham facility. In Ram’s current position, he oversees our Printing operations to ensure all our packaging is beautifully printed for our awesome customers. When asked why he loves working for Stanpac, Ram had this to say: “I love working in Printing. Stanpac feels like a big family and this is where I feel at home” . We are glad you’re a part of the Stanpac Family too, Ram!

Katie Lipsett

Joined Stanpac: 2005
Current Position: Quality Coordinator
Interests: Spending time with her husband and super cute 3 year old daughter!

Katie first joined Stanpac while she was a student in high school in 2005. While she completed high school, Katie worked in the Cups and Lids Department as a Machine Operator. In 2008, Katie opted to pursue interests outside of Stanpac but like so many, came back to us in 2014 as a Machine Operator in the Injection Molding Department. In 2016, Katie and her husband Jamie (who also works for Stanpac!) welcomed their adorable baby girl. When Katie returned from her maternity leave, she moved into a new role in the Quality Department where she remains today. When we asked Katie what she loves about Stanpac, she had this to say: “I like working for Stanpac because I feel like I’m part of a family instead of being at a job. I look forward to coming to work; everyone is always super friendly. My career here is also in line with my interests!” We’re happy to have you in the Stanpac Family too!

Socorro Salazar

Joined Stanpac: September 2017
Current Position: Junior Mechanic (Totowa, New Jersey)
Interests: Soccer, his family (3 kids!), reading with his children

Socorro came to us officially in September of 2017 when Stanpac acquired Moducup in Totowa, New Jersey. Prior to Stanpac’s purchase, Socorro had worked for Moducup since 2015. We were thrilled that Socorro wanted to join the Stanpac family! Throughout his career with Moducup and Stanpac, Socorro has worked in many different positions such as a Machine Operator and Die Cutter. He’s advanced his position with the company as a Shift Leader and he is presently one of our experienced Junior Mechanics. When asked why Socorro loves working for Stanpac, he had this to say: “I love everything about the job especially operating the machines and learning how to repair and troubleshoot issues that may arise. Stanpac has given me the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally!”

Elvia Torres

Joined Stanpac: July 7, 2008
Current Position: Tube Winder Operator (Brenham, Texas)
Interests: God, Family and she loves working for Stanpac!

Elvia originally came to us through our purchase of Solo’s Ice Cream Packaging division in 2008 and works as a Tube Winder Operator in our Brenham Facility. Elvia has been with Stanpac for almost 12 years which means she’s been a part of so many great changes in our Texas Plant! Ironically enough, Elvia was originally hired as a Tube Winder but has developed strengths in different departments and job functions. Since coming on board, she has worked as a Lid Operator/Packer and Cup Packer and made her way back to where it all started! As one of our top trainers, Elvia helps ensure our new team members learn the ropes well! When asked why she loves working for Stanpac, Elvia had this to say: “I love the people I work with and plan to stay for another 20 years!” We hope so too, Elvia!

Sarah Nielson

Joined Stanpac: September 2009
Current Position: Pre-Press Technician in the Graphics Department
Interests: Swimming, Snowboarding, Art/Design

Sarah joined Stanpac in September 2009 as a Pre-Press Technician in our Graphics Department and has been helping our customers match their targets and vision ever since! As a Pre-Press Technician, Sarah, along with the creative team she works with, checks our customer’s artwork for accuracy or potential print issues. After being sent press-ready files from the customers, Sarah will review the templates colours, image resolution, spelling and line thickness while also performing colour-matching techniques or file manipulation to satisfy the vision of the customer. When asked why Sarah enjoys working for Stanpac, she had this to say: “The growth that Stanpac has seen over the years is extensive and the job stability gives me peace of mind. This is invaluable to me, as I’ve seen so many people in and out of jobs. The teamwork within the department makes the job a lot more manageable. We don’t have the ‘every man for himself’ mentality so we’re able to bounce ideas off each other in order to problem solve. There are so many perks to working here like great benefits and flexibility of hours when needed.” In her spare time, you will find Sarah spending time with her wonderful family, taking hikes in the great outdoors and staying active.

Karen Kot

Joined Stanpac: April 14, 1997
Current Position: Manager of Die-Cuts
Interests: Her Grandkids and Foodie Videos on Facebook

Karen originally started working within our bottle decorating facility as an Unloader and from there moved on to working with the die-cut machines for approximately 6 years. Following her time with the die-cut machines, Karen moved into the Injection Molding room as a Cap Labeler. It wouldn’t be long before Karen would find her way back into the area of Die-cuts where she became the first person to be trained on a new machine specifically designed for die-cutting. As Stanpac continued to grow, Karen was relied upon for her excellent knowledge and training abilities for the new staff. Fast forward to today where Karen now oversees the Die-Cutting operation with an amazing team of 14 staff. When asked what she loves about Stanpac, Karen had this to say: “I love my job and the people I work with. I have made lifelong friends and couldn’t think of a better place to be working. My Leaders are the best folks I have ever worked for. They have given me the opportunity to grow with the company and grow within myself.”

Christian Turner

Joined Stanpac: February 2017
Current Position: Cup Forming Technician
Interests: Packs a Mean Box of Cups

Christian originally joined Stanpac in February of 2017 in our Cup Forming Department as a Machine Operator. Throughout his time with Stanpac, Christian has had the opportunity to work with new Cup Formers and has shared his talents with our Quality Department by helping sort good product from bad. With the growth of Stanpac comes changes to room layouts and many new machines. Christian has been a team player throughout all the changes and has met each challenge like a champ. As of today, Christian has advanced into one of our Cup Forming Technician roles where he can demonstrate his mechanical savviness and his ability to be a rock star in a more advanced role. When asked what Christian loves about Stanpac, he had this to say: “I like the level of organization at Stanpac. The staff and policies are very accommodating and friendly. I like working shift work because it helps me stay on track and it assists with managing other aspects of my life as well.”

Cody Kelly

Joined Stanpac:  2009
Current Position: Engineering Design Manager
Interests: Surfing the Australian coast

Cody joined Stanpac in 2009 as a co-op student in our Quality Department. After graduating college, Cody was fortunate enough to begin working full time as a Quality Technician. After a couple years in this role, he advanced into a management position that oversaw Quality, Safety and Human Resources. After a short hiatus surfing in Australia, Cody came back to Stanpac in a new role as a Production Manager of Lids. Cody wouldn’t stay still for long as he was awarded another position in our Injection Molding department where he would remain for approximately 4 years. From there, Cody’s interest in the Engineering Department grew and he followed his passion. Today Cody is the Engineering Design Manager. He continues to develop his skills while attending night school at McMaster University in their Engineering program. When asked why he likes working for Stanpac, Cody had this to say: “Stanpac has provided me with multiple opportunities to grow and learn. I have always felt respected and my opinions are valued. I’m given the freedom to make decisions and they (management) are there to support me and help me be successful. The job is close to home and the owners of the company are very genuine and personable. The door is always open for me.”

Cheryl Murphy

Joined Stanpac: April 2009
Current Position: Purchasing
Interests: Animals!

Cheryl joined Stanpac in April 2009 as a Machine Operator in the Cup Forming Department. After approximately 7 months, Cheryl saw an opportunity in the Purchasing Department and decided to go for it! As it turns out, this was the perfect job for Cheryl and she has been happily in the role since November 2009. Cheryl is responsible for purchases, supplier negotiation, logistics and inventory of most raw materials such as resin, colour, glue, cartons and liners. When asked why she loves working for Stanpac, Cheryl had this to say: “I love working for Stanpac! Everyday is a new challenge. This is the first place I have worked that I feel part of a great team and that hard work is noticed and appreciated. It is a great atmosphere to come to each day.”