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The packaging machine operator is responsible for executing a range of production tasks, including operating machinery, conducting quality checks, sanitation duties, and ensuring smooth production line process following established procedures. Collaborates within a team environment to meet production targets and uphold product and food quality standards.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

ND Grand Forks

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Packaging Machine Operator (Night Shift)

Job Description:

**Schedule:** Rotating A/B Schedule: (3) days one week and (4) days the next, 12 hour shift, 7pm to 7:30am

**Work Location:** 1801 N 36th St, Grand Forks, ND

**Benefits:** Paid Sick and Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, 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.

**Salary:** $21.50 per hour

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

+ Operates packaging equipment that packs pasta products on a production line

+ Performs container and carton quality checks and verifications, including required paperwork.

+ Pre-stage and bring materials to the production line, including ingredients, cartons, corrugate, and other bulk supplies

+ Supports and performs case packer changeovers to include proper screens, totes, and lines.

+ Maintain equipment include adjustments and troubleshooting

+ Ensure overall performance of the production line

+ Backs up other operators when needed

+ Perform thorough and effective sanitation (cleaning) requirements for associated packaging lines including changeovers.

+ Participate in shift line meetings, shift handoffs, effectively communicating with employees

+ Relieve and train other operators as needed

+ Forms containers either manually or using case forming machine.

+ Operates forklift and pallet jack.

+ Actively participate in maintaining a Food Safe environment and follow GMPs and Food Safety Guidelines and report any food safety or quality issues to a supervisor.

+ Participate in improvement projects to support continuous improvement and support 5S efforts and keep areas clean and presentable

+ Follow company policies and procedures at all times.

+ Other duties as assigned

• **Physical Demands:**

+ Standing and walking is required 100% of the time.

+ The use of both hands is required 100% of the time.

+ Heavy lifting required 50% of the time.

+ Consistent walking and climbing up and down stairs.

+ **Must be able to work in a hot environment with steam.**

+ Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

+ Must be able to perform the following: standing, climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and stooping.

+ Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

+ Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.

Knowledge and Critical Skill Requirements:

+ Must be able to work with hand tools.

+ Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

+ Must have communication skills.

+ Validation on position or machine will be required after initial training.

+ Must be dependable and reliable to handle equipment safely and sensibly with little supervision.

+ Ability to follow verbal and written instruction, as well as basic math calculations.

+ Must be able to work independently as well as effectively in a team environment.

+ Must be able to work required overtime, including Saturdays/Sundays, Holidays as determined by business needs.

+ Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts.

+ Experience in manufacturing or production preferred.

+ Experience working with manufacturing equipment preferred.

Environmental, Health and Safety Requirements:

+ Follow all safety and emergency standards at all times and report to Supervisor any incidents/near misses, hazards related to safety, with equipment, or damage to the facility.

+ Must wear all required personal protection equipment associated with specific manufacturing work environment and job duties as stated in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as assigned by management.

+ Maintain clean and safe working environment and follow all safety policies and procedures, such as lock out/tag out, safe lifting techniques, confined space training, and all others as instructed.

+ Inform Management of any food safety or quality issues or of any processes which become noncompliant with specified requirements.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, 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 or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or 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.