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Winland Foods · 23 hours ago

Packaging Area Expert

Medina, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25.02/hr - $26.02/hr

1+ years exp

Winland Foods is a company that values Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration. They are seeking a Packaging Area Expert to operate and maintain packaging equipment, ensure product quality, and uphold food safety standards while working collaboratively within a team environment.

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

Execute advanced troubleshooting, pre-inspection checks, and complex changeovers

Monitor and optimize line performance

Oversee assigned production lines, ensuring equipment is set up correctly, staffing is adequate, and materials are organized

Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment functionality

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

Verify weight control, material accuracy, and product quality at multiple checkpoints

Minimize downtime and defects by leading the team in Centerlining and monitoring line performance to spot issues early

Make real-time adjustments to prevent defects

Enforce quality checks on all line outputs, ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards, and maintenance of accurate documentation

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

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation

Maintain compliance documentation and complete sanitation steps during changeovers

Lead FSQ compliance in assigned area

Mentor team on food safety and enforce sanitation accountability

Enforce compliance for assigned lines, ensuring safety and sanitation practices are upheld, waste is removed promptly, and facility standards are maintained

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

Coordinate team activities, assign tasks, lead shift meetings, and train others in advanced operations

Direct changeovers, organize team activities, identify skill gaps, provide feedback, and support training programs in assigned areas

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

Lead improvement projects, perform operator-based maintenance, and analyze downtime causes

Maintain thorough and accurate documentation for all production activities

Monitor performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and assist in implementing effective processes

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

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

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

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