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Winland Foods · 1 day ago

Packaging Machine Operator (Day Shift)

Grand Forks, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.50/hr - $21.50/hr

1+ years exp

Winland Foods is dedicated to excellence and quality in food production, and they are seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to join their team. The role involves operating and maintaining packaging equipment, ensuring product quality, and adhering to food safety standards while collaborating with team members to improve processes.

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

Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment changeovers

Ensure proper sanitation after changeovers

Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging

Perform manual packing and palletizing

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

Conduct quality checks on products and packaging

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

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation

Maintain compliance documentation and complete sanitation steps during changeovers

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

Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors

Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP

Participate in 5S efforts

Assist in reviewing production paperwork

Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues

Act as 5S champion for area

Qualification

Packaging machinery operationSAP proficiencyFood safety regulationsForklift 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