The General Laborer performs general manual labor tasks; responsible for and will be assigned a wide variety of duties that will vary depending upon production needs and the department they are assigned to (Press Packaging, Sanitation and Mill). **Employee Type:** Full time **Location:** MO Excelsior Springs **Job Type:** Production Group **Job Posting Title:** Press Apprentice **Job Description:** **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Adheres to company safety and sanitation policies and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) in all areas of responsibility. + Follows established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). + Must be able to stand for several hours at a time. + Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment. + Must maintain good housekeeping principles and an organized and neat work area. + Works effectively to meet or exceed productivity goals while maintaining high quality standards. + Follows instructions/directions correctly. + Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. + Strong relationships with all line associates and departments. + Demonstrates a Positive Mental Attitude, and willingness to change lines when necessary. + Demonstrates ability to think critically and problem-solve. **Qualifications and Education Requirements** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + No experience required; all new hires will be trained. + High School Diploma, GED, equivalent, preferred + Highly motivated self-starter and ability to work independently. + Analytical and problem-solving skills + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Basic math and measuring ability + Demonstrates good people skills **Physical Demands** + While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk up to 90 percent of the shift; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The position requires climbing on a frequent basis. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include near and far visual acuity with some degree of color perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. **Work Environment** + The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. + **E** mployee must comply with all safety policies and safe work procedures established by the company. + Job tasks may also involve: + Using personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, goggles, gloves, and other equipment as established in company policies and safe work procedures. + Compliant with the uniform policy. + Lift 50 pounds at a minimum, anything over should seek assistance. Frequent carrying, bending, standing, sitting, and repetitive motion. **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. Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy. As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas. By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers. To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.