Nights Entry Processing Team Member

About the role

This role plays a vital part in keeping Winland Foods' production process running safely, smoothly, and efficiently. The Processing Team Member operates, monitors, and maintains processing machinery and equipment, ensuring every batch meets rigorous quality and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Perform and oversee equipment operations and maintenance activities, including forklift driving, die changes, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive upkeep for manufacturing systems, and processing systems. Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly. Use technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Processing flowing. Monitor equipment performance and ensure efficient, safe, and continuous operation across all systems. Perform routine operation checks.
• Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management: Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and processing. 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. Document, communicate, and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• 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.
• Technical & Mechanical Skills: Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers. For higher levels, demonstrate expert troubleshooting of high-speed processing equipment and strong understanding of theory of operation. Perform Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line huddle activities to improve efficiency. Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve equipment 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: Proficiency 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.

Qualifications

• Age: 18+
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently. Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision. Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas. Must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership. Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed. Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned. Must maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management.

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Leadership

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