Entry Packaging Team Member

Overview

At 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, you’ll be at the center of our operation, helping ensure products are packaged safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll 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 emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement, helping make mealtime easier, safer, and more enjoyable for families everywhere.

Employee Type: Full time

Location: MO Excelsior Springs

Job Type: Production Group

Job Posting

Title:

Entry Packaging Team Member

Schedule: 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 schedule

Hours: 6:00 am to 6:30 pm

Shift: B Shift

Work Location: 1000 Italian Way, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

Salary: $21.25 per hour with additional bonus potential

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, and Critical Illness.

• Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance:
  Operate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, forklifts); complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly; use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Packaging flowing; perform routine operation checks.
• Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management:
  Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging; perform manual packing and palletizing; follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP.
• Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance:
  Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies; maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training:
  Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
• Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement:
  Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors; record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP; participate in 5S efforts.

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED required; minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production; forklift certification preferred (required for Advanced Level); willingness to obtain certification if not already held; 18+ years of age.
• Technical & Mechanical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment (cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, palletizers); for higher levels, expert troubleshooting of high-speed packaging equipment and strong theory of operation; proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math; advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures; computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations; commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed.
• 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.
• Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels).
• At advanced levels, lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.

• 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.

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