Entry Packaging Team Member

About the role

This role is a Packaging Team Member at Winland Foods, located at 200 NW. Victoria Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64086. The position is full-time and operates on a 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM schedule with a 2,2,3 rotation.

Responsibilities

• Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate basic packaging machinery, complete equipment changeovers, and address operational issues quickly.
• 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; report issues to supervisors; record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP; participate in 5S efforts.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production.
• Technical & Mechanical Skills: Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment; mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve equipment irregularities; proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.
• Advanced levels: Proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues.
• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
• Physical Demands: Ability to 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, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision; normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed); ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas.

Qualifications

• Age: 18+
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification if not already held.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with match
• STD/LTD/AD&D/Life
• HSA, FSA, EAP
• Legal, and Critical Illness