Title Bulk Loader Material Handler

Bulk Loader Material Handler – Minot, ND

At Winland Foods, we strive for excellence, quality, integrity, respect, and collaboration. The Bulk Loader Material Handler operates rail and truck equipment, ensuring high-quality standards and supporting safe, efficient operations.

Full‑time production position located at 5600 4th Ave NE, Minot, ND. Monday‑Friday, weekends as needed. Salary: $24.15 per hour plus $0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift.

• 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

• Operate and maintain rail and truck machinery; perform routine operation checks and preventive maintenance.
• Execute equipment changeovers, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs; ensure proper sanitation after changeovers.
• Use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver systems to keep packaging flowing and record inventory, shipments, and quality results.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA and company food safety policies; maintain cleanliness and sanitation; complete sanitation steps during changeovers.
• Lead FSQ compliance in assigned area; mentor team members on food safety and enforce sanitation accountability.
• Coordinate team activities; assign tasks, lead shift meetings, and train others in advanced operations.
• Participate in 5S efforts; act as 5S champion; lead improvement projects, perform operator‑based maintenance, and analyze downtime causes.
• Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing or food production.
• Forklift certification preferred (required for advanced level); willingness to obtain certification.
• Age 18 or older.
• Mechanical aptitude for operating, troubleshooting, and performing minor repairs on equipment.
• Basic proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills; advanced proficiency in MII and WE systems for higher levels.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Teamwork, leadership, and training ability; ability to develop and lead improvement projects.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand and walk up to 90% of shift, carry, reach, and use color‑coded containers.

• Stand, walk, climb, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach, twist, turn, and stoop for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently; maintain good hand‑eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.
• Must have normal hearing and vision; must distinguish colors for color‑coded containers.
• Must wear required PPE and follow safety policies, including lock‑out/tag‑out.
• Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations based on area assigned.

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The company 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, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.