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

Job Posting

Title:

Job Posting Title Bulk Loader Material Handler

Job Description:

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:

Education & 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…