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Winland Foods · 2 hours ago

Entry Packaging Team Member

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$24.43/hr - $24.43/hr

1+ years exp

Winland Foods is a company that values Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration. As a Packaging Team Member, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining packaging equipment while ensuring products are packaged safely and efficiently, contributing to the overall quality of food experiences for consumers.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingWholesale

Responsibilities

Operate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, forklifts)

Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly

Use technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Packaging flowing

Perform routine operation checks

Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging

Perform manual packing and palletizing

Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP

Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation

Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals

Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors

Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP

Participate in 5S efforts

Qualification

Packaging machinery operationSAP proficiencyFood safety regulations knowledgeForklift certificationMechanical aptitudeTeam collaborationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED required

Minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production

18+ years of age

Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers

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

Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a team-first mindset

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

Employees 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

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

Employees 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

Must maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management