Certified Packaging Team Member - 2nd Shift Jelly​/Salsa

Job Title

Certified Packaging Team Member – 2nd Shift Jelly/Salsa

1 Quality Place, Buckner, KY 40010

Monday–Thursday (4:00pm–2:30am)

Full time

$24.02 per hour plus shift differential

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Accident insurance
• Identity and Fraud Protection Plan
• Legal services
• Critical Illness coverage

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production.
• Forklift certification preferred (required for advanced level); willingness to obtain certification if not already held.
• 18+ years of age.

• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment.
• For higher levels, demonstrate expert troubleshooting of high‑speed packaging equipment and strong understanding of theory of operation.
• Perform Winland Excellence Continuous Improvement Loop (CIL), centerlining, and line huddle activities to improve efficiency.
• Mechanical aptitude 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.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• 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.

• Effective communication with co‑workers, supervisors, and others at the work site regarding work matters.
• Ability to understand and respond to oral communications; understand written information, communications, and safety information; and communicate in writing as needed.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a team‑first mindset.
• Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members.
• Advanced levels lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.

• Positive attitude, dependable, self‑motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
• Strong problem‑solving…