This position will require a self-directed, team-oriented individual who takes pride and ownership in his/her work and is willing to accept total responsibility for the performance of the packaging operation on his/her shift. This individual must possess good mechanical skills and be able to demonstrate their ability to produce quality product at levels that will allow the plant to meet or exceed its goals and objectives.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Machine Operator

Job Description:

Responsibilities: 

Add cartons and change packaging film. 

Add containers to case packers. 

Make operational adjustments to maintain proper machine rates and packaging quality. 

Perform machine and product changeovers accurately in standard allocated time for individual lines. 

Add glue and tape. 

Monitor and operate code dater and printer. 

Monitor and adjust scales to ensure proper weights. 

Complete required production paperwork to accurately calculate run time, efficiencies and cases produced. 

Ensure that work areas are clean and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are fully complied with.   

Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free and sanitary work areas. 

Responsible for the manufacture of safe, legal and quality product. 

Work overtime as operation requires. 

Be able to effectively communicate with team members. 

Use sound judgment in exercising caution to ensure personal safety and the safety of others. 

Education/Experience/Skills 

High School Diploma or GED required.  

Must demonstrate good communication skills. 

Must demonstrate good math skills. 

  Prefer a solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing).  

1-year prior machine operator experience 

Demonstrate creative troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 

Prefer working knowledge of the following equipment: 

Storage and product delivery systems 

Computer scales and other weighing devices 

Metal detectors and check weighers devices 

Cartoners, baggers, case packers and sealers  

The ability to lift 55 pounds is required. 

The ability to push loaded totes with pallet jack. 

The ability to learn to use computer terminals and computer-based equipment is necessary. 

Tasks performed involve work with equipment and processes that require familiarity with formal safety procedures and in following the procedures in order to maintain the safety of the work environment. 

Mechanical ability to the extent of analyzing basic irregularities in the proper functioning of equipment is necessary. 

Ability to calculate basic math functions (adding subtracting, multiplying, division, percent, etc.) accurately and quickly is necessary. 

The willingness and ability to take initiative, use judgment and be dependable in carrying out required functions on a timely basis is essential. 

Ability to accomplish all duties assigned. 

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 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 and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.