Title Bulk Loader Material Handler

Bulk Loader Material Handler

At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day. As a Bulk Loader Team Member, you'll be at the center of our rail and truck operations, helping ensure the highest quality standards. You'll operate, monitor, and maintain rail and truck 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 things 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

Location:

ND Minot

Job Type: Production Group

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, weekends as needed

Work Location:

5600 4th Ave NE, Minot, ND 58703

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $24.15 per hour, $0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift.

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.

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 rail and truck machinery.
• 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.

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.

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.
• Coordinate team activities, assign tasks, lead shift meetings, and train others in advanced operations.

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.
• Assist in reviewing production paperwork.
• Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues.
• Act as 5S champion for area.
• Lead improvement projects, perform operator-based maintenance, and analyze downtime causes.

Knowledge, Training and

Experience:

• 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.

Technical & Mechanical

Skills:

• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on equipment.
• For higher levels, demonstrate expert troubleshooting of high-speed packaging equipment and strong understanding of theory of operation.
• Perform Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line huddle activities to improve efficiency.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability 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.

Safety & Compliance:

• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
• Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Abili…