Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Position: 1261-Operator I
Location: Northern

## 1261-Operator IApply:
USA-NY Medina:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R28962

At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day.
As a Packaging Team Member, you’ll be at the center of our operation, helping ensure products are packaged safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll operate, monitor, and maintain packaging equipment, monitor processes, and take pride in knowing your work directly impacts the food experiences we deliver to millions of consumers.
This role is more than keeping lines moving—it’s about working as part of a team that respects one another, values safety, and strives for continuous improvement. By upholding our commitment to excellence, you’ll play a vital role in making mealtime easier, safer, and more enjoyable for families everywhere.
** Employee Type:
** Full time
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* Location:

** NY Medina
** Job Type:
** Production Group
** Job Posting

Title:

** 1261-Operator I
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* Job Description:

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* Schedule:

** 1st

Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday though Friday, OT as Needed
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* Work Location:

4001 Salt Works Rd, Medina NY 14103
**** Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:**  $23.00 per hour with additional bonus potential (
* if position is bonus eligible)
** 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.
* Execute advanced troubleshooting, pre-inspection checks, and complex changeovers.
* Monitor and optimize line performance.
* Oversee assigned production lines, ensuring equipment is set up correctly, staffing is adequate, and materials are organized.
* Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment functionality.
** 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.
* Verify weight control, material accuracy, and product quality at multiple checkpoints.
* Minimize downtime and defects by leading the team in Centerlining and monitoring line performance to spot issues early.
* Make real-time adjustments to prevent defects.
* Enforce quality checks on all line outputs, ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards, and maintenance of accurate documentation
** 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.
* Lead FSQ compliance in assigned area.
* Mentor team on food safety and enforce sanitation accountability.
* Enforce compliance for assigned lines, ensuring safety and sanitation practices are upheld, waste is removed promptly, and facility standards are maintained.
** Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training:
*** Assist team members, adapt to operational…