Certified Quality Team Member

At Winland Foods, quality isn’t just part of the process—it’s who we are. Guided by our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration, our Food Quality Team Members ensure that every product we make is safe, consistent, and worthy of the trust our consumers place in us. This role is more than checking boxes—it’s about leading with care, protecting consumer well-being, and ensuring every bite of our food delivers on Winland’s promise of quality and consistency.

Schedule

2nd Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm Monday through Friday with OT as Needed

Work Location

4001 Salt Works Rd, Medina NY 14103

Pay

$23.50 per hour with $1.00/hr Shift Differential

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

Responsibilities

• Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance:
  • Perform daily inspections, environmental swabbing, and product inspections
  • Verify compliance with established standards
  • Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance on Quality equipment
• Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management:
  • Conduct and oversee tasks like sensory testing, label verification, and analytical testing to ensure product attributes are correct
  • Understand and follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples
  • Assist with inventory control for approved suppliers following FIFO practices
  • Help with customer sample requests and microbiological testing for shipping requirements
  • Communicate quality results to other teams within the plant
• Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance:
  • Lead facility inspections and assist with a variety of quality checks and audits
  • Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation
  • Participate in internal auditing
  • Assist in leading internal audits
• Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and investigate customer complaints
  • Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals
  • Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training
  • Assist with SOP development and training
  • Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration
• Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement:
  • Manage specialized quality programs and documentation, using technical skills in systems like SAP and other quality management software
  • Prepare accurate written documentation
  • Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP
  • Ensure precision in recording and reporting test results
  • Support plant trials, process improvements, and cost savings projects
  • Participate in 5S efforts
  • Assist in reviewing quality paperwork and document control programs
  • Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues
  • Act as 5S champion for area

Requirements

• Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Degree in Biology, Chemistry or Food Science preferred
  • Minimum 1 year of work experience in manufacturing or food production
  • 18+ years of age
• Technical & Mechanical Skills:
  • Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes
  • Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve quality irregularities
  • 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
• Safety & Compliance:
  • 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
  • Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement
• Teamwork, Communication & Leadership:
  • Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others at the worksite regarding work matters, mostly conducted in English
  • Understand and respond to oral communications; understand written information, communications, and safety information; and communicate in writing as needed
  • Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a proactive, team-oriented mindset
  • Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members
  • Advanced levels lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision
• Personal Attributes & Work Ethic:
  • Positive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
• Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills
• 20/20 corrected vision, normal hearing, and ability to distinguish colors
• Wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment
• Adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out and safe lifting techniques
• Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management