Entry Warehouse Team Member – 1st Shift

Overview

At Winland Foods, we believe excellence starts behind the scenes. Guided by our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration, our Warehouse Team Members play a crucial role in keeping our operations moving safely, smoothly, and efficiently.

Job Title: Entry Warehouse Team Member – 1st Shift

Location: Buckner, KY 40010

Employee Type: Full time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 a – 2:30 p (Overtime as required)

Salary: $22.00 per hour

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

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, wrapping machines, and other related equipment
• Perform inspections on all equipment and maintain accurate documentation
• Follow DOT and safety regulations when applicable
• Move materials and ensure FIFO rotation
• Accurately and timely stage materials to prevent production downtime
• Return materials to appropriate locations
• Handle recyclable materials according to plant processes
• Deliver daily parcel shipments
• Participate in inventory counts
• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies
• Follow proper storage procedures for allergens, kosher, and organic products
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas and an audit‑ready work environment
• Promptly report any safety or quality concerns
• Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals
• Use computer systems (e.g., SAP) for inventory transfers and reporting
• Maintain accurate material handling records
• Participate in improvement projects and 5S efforts

• High School Diploma or GED required; additional certifications (e.g., Forklift, Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement) a plus
• Experience operating equipment like forklifts, box trucks, and SAP inventory management systems
• Willingness to obtain required certifications (e.g., forklift, SAP, Train the Trainer, etc.)
• 18+ years of age

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time; frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping
• Lift up to 50 lbs frequently
• Good hand‑eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision
• Normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color‑coded containers in production areas
• Wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• 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
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.