Machine Operator

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* Schedule:

2-2-3 rotating 12 hour shifts (6am - 630pm or 6pm - 630am)
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* Work Location:

6819 77th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53142
**** Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $24.26 per hour plus $1*
* ** shift premium for hours worked after 2pm
**** 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, and Critical Illness.**#
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

** This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
** Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance:
*** 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.
** Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management:**- Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training.

- Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues.#
** Knowledge, Training and

Experience:

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* Education & Experience:

** 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, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers.

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.

- Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed.
** Personal Attributes & Work Ethic:**- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.

- 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.

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.

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.
As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.
By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.
To all recruitment agencies:
Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
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