Winland Foods
divh2Entry Processing Team Member/h2pAt Winland Foods, we believe great food starts with great peoplepeople who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day. As a Processing Team Member, youll play a vital role in keeping our production process running safely, smoothly, and efficiently. Youll operate, monitor, and maintain processing machinery and equipment, monitor product flow, and ensure every batch meets our rigorous quality and food safety standards. This role is more than just keeping production movingits about working with a team that supports one another, takes pride in doing things the right way, and is committed to continuous improvement. By bringing your energy, attention to detail, and respect for safety, youll help us deliver food experiences that consumers can trust and enjoy./ppEmployee Type: Full time/ppLocation: MO Excelsior Springs/ppJob Type: Production Group/ppSchedule: 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 rotation (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days; then the opposite the next week)./ppHours: Training Hours 6:00am to 6:30pm (Days), When Fully Trained 6:00pm to 6:30am (Nights)./ppWork Location: 1000 Italian Way, Excelsior Springs, Mo 64024/ppSalary, based on experience and other qualifications: $23.50 per hour Day Shift, plus $1.50 Shift Differential Night Shift./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./ph3Safe Equipment Operation
Maintenance/h3ulliPerform and oversee equipment operations and maintenance activities, including forklift driving, die changes, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive upkeep for manufacturing systems, and processing systems./liliComplete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly./liliUse your technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Processing flowing./liliMonitor equipment performance and ensure efficient, safe, and continuous operation across all systems./liliPerform routine operation checks./li/ulh3Product Handling, Quality Control
Inventory Management/h3ulliInspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and processing./liliPerform manual packing and palletizing./liliFollow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP./li/ulh3Food Safety
Sanitation Compliance/h3ulliFollow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies./liliMaintain cleanliness and sanitation./li/ulh3Team Collaboration, Leadership
Training/h3ulliAssist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals./li/ulh3Documentation, Communication
Continuous Improvement/h3ulliAccurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors./liliRecord inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP./liliParticipate in 5S efforts./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 processing 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/ulh3Safety
Compliance/h3ulliKnowledge 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/ulh3Teamwork, Communication
Leadership/h3ulliCommunicate 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/ulh3Personal Attributes
Work Ethic/h3ulliPositive 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/ulh3Physical Demands:/h3ulliEmployees 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, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned./liliMust maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management./li/ulpEEO Statement:/ppWinland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law./p/div
Maintenance/h3ulliPerform and oversee equipment operations and maintenance activities, including forklift driving, die changes, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive upkeep for manufacturing systems, and processing systems./liliComplete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly./liliUse your technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Processing flowing./liliMonitor equipment performance and ensure efficient, safe, and continuous operation across all systems./liliPerform routine operation checks./li/ulh3Product Handling, Quality Control
Inventory Management/h3ulliInspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and processing./liliPerform manual packing and palletizing./liliFollow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP./li/ulh3Food Safety
Sanitation Compliance/h3ulliFollow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies./liliMaintain cleanliness and sanitation./li/ulh3Team Collaboration, Leadership
Training/h3ulliAssist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals./li/ulh3Documentation, Communication
Continuous Improvement/h3ulliAccurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors./liliRecord inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP./liliParticipate in 5S efforts./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 processing 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/ulh3Safety
Compliance/h3ulliKnowledge 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/ulh3Teamwork, Communication
Leadership/h3ulliCommunicate 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/ulh3Personal Attributes
Work Ethic/h3ulliPositive 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/ulh3Physical Demands:/h3ulliEmployees 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, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned./liliMust maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management./li/ulpEEO Statement:/ppWinland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law./p/div