Machine Operator
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Packaging Engineer
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Winland Foods is proud to support a collaborative company culture and continued growth, creating new opportunities. Due to this growth, we have immediate openings for full‑time Machine Operators. The role demands a self‑directed, team‑oriented individual who takes pride and ownership of the packaging operation during their shift. This individual must possess good mechanical skills, with the ability to produce quality product at levels that allow the plant to meet or exceed its goals.
Employee Type: Full time
Location: MO St. Louis
Job Type: Production Group
Job Posting
Title:
Machine Operator
- 2nd shift: 3pm‑11pm
- 3rd shift: 11pm‑7am
Work Location: 611 Marceau St, St Louis, MO
Benefits: Based on Union Contract Provisions plus accrued vacation
Salary (based on experience and qualifications):
- 2nd/3rd Shift: $22.80 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential per hour
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.
- Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging.
- Perform manual packing and palletizing.
- Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP.
- Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
- Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
- Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors.
- Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP.
- Participate in 5S efforts.
- 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.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers.
- 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 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.
- Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
- Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed.
- Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement.
- Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a team‑first mindset.
- Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels).
- Advanced levels lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.
- Positive attitude, dependable, self‑motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
- Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs in a…
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