Entry Warehouse Team Member

Entry Warehouse Team Member – Winland Foods, Lee’s Summit, MO (Full‑time).

Hours:

Monday‑Friday 3:30PM – 12:00AM. Salary: $22.50 per hour, plus $1.50 shift differential. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity & Fraud Protection, Legal, and Critical Illness coverage.

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, wrapping machines and other material‑handling equipment; perform inspections and maintain accurate equipment documentation per DOT and safety regulations.
• Move materials and ensure FIFO/FEFO rotation; stage materials precisely to prevent production downtime.
• Return materials to appropriate locations, handle recyclable materials, and deliver daily parcel shipments.
• Participate in inventory counts and use computer systems (e.g., SAP) for inventory transfers, reporting and material handling records.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies; maintain cleanliness and audit‑ready work environment; report safety or quality concerns promptly.
• Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals; participate in 5S efforts and improvement projects.
• Attend required training and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead or train team members when opportunities arise, building collaboration and sharing knowledge.

• High School Diploma or GED required; additional certifications (Forklift, Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement) a plus.
• Experience operating equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks, and box trucks; familiarity with SAP inventory management systems.
• Willingness to obtain required certifications (e.g., forklift, SAP, Trainer) as needed.
• Age 18 or older, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, push heavy loads, stand and walk up to 90% of shift, climb as needed; normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed).
• Mechanical aptitude; ability to troubleshoot and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes.
• Proficiency with SAP, hand scanners, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations; commitment to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Effective communication skills in English, both oral and written; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Positive attitude, dependable, self‑motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed; strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Employee must stand and walk for extended periods, climb, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach, twist, and turn; lift up to 50 lbs frequently; maintain good hand‑eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision; wear all required PPE; handle exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned.

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.