This position will require a self-directed, team oriented individual, who demonstrates pride and ownership in his/her work and is willing to accept total responsibility for maintaining press area sanitation while assisting the Press Operator and/or Maintenance Technician whenever needs required. Press Helpers, along with Press Operators, will be responsible for BRC sanitation scores in their areas, and individuals in this position are expected to possess a good mechanical aptitude and use available time to train for future Press Technician openings.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO Excelsior Springs

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Press Operator 1

Job Description:

Responsibilities: 

Routinely assist Press Operators with die changes, die washing and die repair. 

Assist Press Operator or Mechanics with mechanical and electrical trouble-shooting and repair. 

Load powder ingredients into Vacu-mix and perform cleaning and repairs of this equipment. 

Perform cleaning, preventive maintenance and spring replacements on bow tie machines. 

Operate RS view modules to make adjustments on presses, dryers and bulk-handling systems. 

Perform daily QA testing and properly document results.  

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

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

Perform all press area sanitation including the following: 

Dust all overheads (piping, conduit, holding hoppers, etc.) 

Vacuum tops of dryers, electrical panels, etc. 

Clean, mop and sanitize die room and control room. 

Vacuum press platforms and catwalks. 

Clean under mixers and catwalks. 

Sweep under dryers, sweep and mop press area floors. 

Assist in mixer and dryer cleaning. 

 

 

 

Supervision: 

Team Lead 

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills 

Must demonstrate good communications skills and be able to understand and interpret equipment training and procedures manuals. 

Must demonstrate basic math skills. 

Must possess a basic mechanical aptitude.  Previous food manufacturing experience or technical training would be beneficial. 

Basic troubleshooting and problem solving skills would be helpful. 

Solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and HACCP programs. 

Demonstrate ability to interpret equipment drawings. 

Demonstrate good math skills and a solid understanding of manufacturing equipment operation and theory. 

Demonstrate good troubleshooting and problem solving skills. 

Must be able to routinely lift 50 pounds unassisted. 

Must be able to stoop, kneel, climb and work at high elevations for extended periods of time. 

Must possess color vision acuity and depth perception. 

Must be able to vocally communicate in a frequently noisy environment. 

Must be able to work in an environment that is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods of time. 

High School Diploma or GED required. 

 

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.