Certified Packaging Team Member - 2nd Shift Salsa

Position Overview

Winland Foods is a global company that creates exceptional food experiences. As a Certified Packaging Team Member – 2nd Shift Salsa, you will operate, monitor, and maintain packaging equipment, ensuring products are packaged safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Your work directly impacts the food experiences delivered to millions of consumers.

Monday – Thursday (Friday overtime), 4:00pm – 2:30am
1 Quality Place, Buckner, KY40010

$24.02 per hour plus shift differential. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/life, HSA, FSA, EAP, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, identity and fraud protection, legal assistance, and critical illness coverage.

• Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance
  Operate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, fillers, case packers, box machines, unscramble rs, etc). Perform routine operation checks, daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment changeovers. Use technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep packaging flowing. Ensure proper sanitation after changeovers.
• Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management
  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.
• Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance
  Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation. Maintain compliance documentation and complete sanitation steps during changeovers.
• Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training
  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.
• Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement
  Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors. Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP. Participate in 5S efforts; act as 5S champion for the area. Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues.

• High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum one year of experience in manufacturing or food production; forklift certification preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment.
• Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, basic math, and computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations. Commitment to safety policies and procedures.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, ability to multitask, and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Stand, walk, climb, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach, twist, turn, and stoop for extended periods. Lift up to 50lbs frequently. Maintain good hand‑eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision. Perform work in wet, humid conditions with potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations. Wear all required PPE as directed.

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.