Entry Packaging Team Member

Summary: Winland Foods is a company committed to excellence and quality in food production. As a Packaging Team Member, you will operate and maintain packaging equipment while ensuring products are packaged safely and efficiently to meet high-quality standards. Responsibilities: - Operate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, forklifts) - Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly - Use technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Packaging flowing - Perform routine operation checks - Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging - Perform manual packing and palletizing - Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP - Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies - Maintain cleanliness and sanitation - Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals - Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors - Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP - Participate in 5S efforts Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED required - Minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production - 18+ years of age - Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed - Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement - Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing - Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a team-first mindset - Positive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed - Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment - Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement - Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time - Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping - Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision - Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas - Employees must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership - Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed - Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned - Must maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management Preferred Qualifications: - Forklift certification preferred (required for Advanced Level); willingness to obtain certification if not already held - Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills - Advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues - Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook - Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations Required Skills: Packaging machinery operation, SAP proficiency Important Skills: Forklift certification, GMP knowledge, Mechanical aptitude Nice-to-Have Skills: Team collaboration, Problem-solving skills, Communication skills Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, Critical Illness