Winland Foods
divh2Packaging Area Expert/h2pAt Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day. As a Packaging Team Member, youll be at the center of our operation, helping ensure products are packaged safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Youll operate, monitor, and maintain packaging equipment, monitor processes, and take pride in knowing your work directly impacts the food experiences we deliver to millions of consumers. This role is more than keeping lines movingits about working as part of a team that respects one another, values safety, and strives for continuous improvement. By upholding our commitment to excellence, youll play a vital role in making mealtime easier, safer, and more enjoyable for families everywhere./ppSchedule: 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday (Overtime as needed)/ppWork Location: 4001 Salt Works Rd, Medina NY 14103/ppSalary, based on experience and other qualifications: $25.02 per hour plus $1.00 Shift Differential/pp* Sign on bonus of $150 on hire, $250 after 90 days and $600 after 6 months (attendance and probationary policies apply)/ppBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/ADD/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness./ph3Duties and Responsibilities/h3pThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time./ppSafe Equipment Operation
Maintenance:/pulliOperate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, forklifts)./liliComplete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly./liliUse technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Packaging flowing./liliPerform routine operation checks./liliPerform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment changeovers./liliEnsure proper sanitation after changeovers./liliExecute advanced troubleshooting, pre-inspection checks, and complex changeovers./liliMonitor and optimize line performance./liliOversee assigned production lines, ensuring equipment is set up correctly, staffing is adequate, and materials are organized./liliCollaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment functionality./li/ulpProduct Handling, Quality Control
Inventory Management:/pulliInspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging./liliPerform manual packing and palletizing./liliFollow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP./liliConduct quality checks on products and packaging./liliVerify weight control, material accuracy, and product quality at multiple checkpoints./liliMinimize downtime and defects by leading the team in Centerlining and monitoring line performance to spot issues early./liliMake real-time adjustments to prevent defects./liliEnforce quality checks on all line outputs, ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards, and maintenance of accurate documentation./li/ulpFood Safety
Sanitation Compliance:/pulliFollow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies./liliMaintain cleanliness and sanitation./liliMaintain compliance documentation and complete sanitation steps during changeovers./liliLead FSQ compliance in assigned area./liliMentor team on food safety and enforce sanitation accountability./liliEnforce compliance for assigned lines, ensuring safety and sanitation practices are upheld, waste is removed promptly, and facility standards are maintained./li/ulpTeam Collaboration, Leadership
Training:/pulliAssist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals./liliProvide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training./liliCoordinate team activities, assign tasks, lead shift meetings, and train others in advanced operations./liliDirect changeovers, organize team activities, identify skill gaps, provide feedback, and support training programs in assigned areas./li/ulpDocumentation, Communication
Continuous Improvement:/pulliAccurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors./liliRecord inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP./liliParticipate in 5S efforts./liliAssist in reviewing production paperwork./liliWork with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues./liliAct as 5S champion for area./liliLead improvement projects, perform operator-based maintenance, and analyze downtime causes./liliMaintain thorough and accurate documentation for all production activities./liliMonitor performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and assist in implementing effective processes./li/ulh3Knowledge, Training and Experience/h3pEducation
Experience:/pulliHigh School Diploma or GED required./liliMinimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production./liliForklift certification preferred (required for Advanced Level); willingness to obtain certification if not already held./lili18+ years of age./li/ulpTechnical
Mechanical Skills:/pulliAbility to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers./liliFor higher levels, demonstrate expert troubleshooting of high-speed packaging equipment and strong understanding of theory of operation./liliPerform Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line huddle activities to improve efficiency./liliMechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve equipment irregularities./liliProficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills./liliAdvanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues./liliComputer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook./li/ulpSafety
Compliance:/pulliKnowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations./liliCommitment to following all company safety policies and procedures./liliAbility to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed./liliMust have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement./li/ulpTeamwork, Communication
Leadership:/pulliCommunicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing./liliWork independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a team-first mindset./liliProvide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels)./liliAdvanced levels lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision./li/ulpPersonal Attributes
Work Ethic:/pulliPositive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed./liliStrong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment./liliDemonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement./li/ulpPhysical Demands:/pulliEmployees 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./liliAbility to lift up to 50 lbs frequently./liliMust have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision./liliMust have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas./liliEmployees must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership./liliMust adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed./liliExposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes,/li/ul/div
Maintenance:/pulliOperate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, forklifts)./liliComplete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly./liliUse technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Packaging flowing./liliPerform routine operation checks./liliPerform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment changeovers./liliEnsure proper sanitation after changeovers./liliExecute advanced troubleshooting, pre-inspection checks, and complex changeovers./liliMonitor and optimize line performance./liliOversee assigned production lines, ensuring equipment is set up correctly, staffing is adequate, and materials are organized./liliCollaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment functionality./li/ulpProduct Handling, Quality Control
Inventory Management:/pulliInspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging./liliPerform manual packing and palletizing./liliFollow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP./liliConduct quality checks on products and packaging./liliVerify weight control, material accuracy, and product quality at multiple checkpoints./liliMinimize downtime and defects by leading the team in Centerlining and monitoring line performance to spot issues early./liliMake real-time adjustments to prevent defects./liliEnforce quality checks on all line outputs, ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards, and maintenance of accurate documentation./li/ulpFood Safety
Sanitation Compliance:/pulliFollow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies./liliMaintain cleanliness and sanitation./liliMaintain compliance documentation and complete sanitation steps during changeovers./liliLead FSQ compliance in assigned area./liliMentor team on food safety and enforce sanitation accountability./liliEnforce compliance for assigned lines, ensuring safety and sanitation practices are upheld, waste is removed promptly, and facility standards are maintained./li/ulpTeam Collaboration, Leadership
Training:/pulliAssist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals./liliProvide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training./liliCoordinate team activities, assign tasks, lead shift meetings, and train others in advanced operations./liliDirect changeovers, organize team activities, identify skill gaps, provide feedback, and support training programs in assigned areas./li/ulpDocumentation, Communication
Continuous Improvement:/pulliAccurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors./liliRecord inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP./liliParticipate in 5S efforts./liliAssist in reviewing production paperwork./liliWork with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues./liliAct as 5S champion for area./liliLead improvement projects, perform operator-based maintenance, and analyze downtime causes./liliMaintain thorough and accurate documentation for all production activities./liliMonitor performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and assist in implementing effective processes./li/ulh3Knowledge, Training and Experience/h3pEducation
Experience:/pulliHigh School Diploma or GED required./liliMinimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production./liliForklift certification preferred (required for Advanced Level); willingness to obtain certification if not already held./lili18+ years of age./li/ulpTechnical
Mechanical Skills:/pulliAbility to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers./liliFor higher levels, demonstrate expert troubleshooting of high-speed packaging equipment and strong understanding of theory of operation./liliPerform Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line huddle activities to improve efficiency./liliMechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve equipment irregularities./liliProficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills./liliAdvanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues./liliComputer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook./li/ulpSafety
Compliance:/pulliKnowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations./liliCommitment to following all company safety policies and procedures./liliAbility to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed./liliMust have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement./li/ulpTeamwork, Communication
Leadership:/pulliCommunicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing./liliWork independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a team-first mindset./liliProvide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels)./liliAdvanced levels lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision./li/ulpPersonal Attributes
Work Ethic:/pulliPositive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed./liliStrong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment./liliDemonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement./li/ulpPhysical Demands:/pulliEmployees 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./liliAbility to lift up to 50 lbs frequently./liliMust have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision./liliMust have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas./liliEmployees must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership./liliMust adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed./liliExposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes,/li/ul/div