Entry Warehouse Team Member - 2nd Shift Warehouse

Job Overview

At Winland Foods, the Entry Warehouse Team Member plays a crucial role in ensuring safe, efficient, and quality movement of goods across the warehouse, production, and packaging operations. The position plays a key part in complying with safety and food‑quality standards—including SQF, GMP, and HACCP—while supporting daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Monday – Friday, 2:00p–10:30p (overtime as required)

Work Location:

1 Quality Place, Buckner, KY40010

Salary: $22.44 per hour plus shift differential.

• 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
• Critical Illness

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, wrapping machines, and related equipment.
• Perform inspections and maintain accurate documentation.
• Follow DOT and safety regulations when applicable.

• Move materials and ensure FIFO rotation.
• Accurately stage materials to prevent production downtime.
• Return materials to appropriate locations for easy access.
• Handle recyclable materials according to plant processes.
• Deliver daily parcel shipments and participate in inventory counts.

• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company policies.
• Follow proper storage for allergens, kosher, and organic products.
• Maintain cleanliness and an audit‑ready work environment.
• Promptly report safety or quality concerns.

• Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
• Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Use SAP for inventory transfers and reporting.
• Maintain accurate material handling records.
• Participate in improvement projects and 5S efforts.
• Actively participate in all required training.

Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED required; additional certifications (e.g., Forklift, ClassA CDL with Tanker Endorsement) a plus. Experience operating forklifts, box trucks, and SAP inventory systems. Willingness to obtain required certifications (e.g., forklift, SAP, Train the Trainer).

Technical & Mechanical

Skills:

Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes. Mechanical aptitude, proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math. Advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures.

Computer Literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Safety & Compliance: Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations. Commitment to company safety policies.

Employees must stand and walk for extended periods, climb, pull, push, carry, and grasp. Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently. Requires good hand‑eye coordination, motor skills, 20/20 corrected vision, normal hearing, and ability to distinguish colors for color‑coded containers. Must wear required PPE and follow lock‑out/tag‑out and safe lifting techniques.

• Positive attitude, dependable, self‑motivated.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
• Strong problem‑solving, attention to detail, multitasking in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 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.