2nd Shift Packaging Operator - Entry Level

Winland Foods, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with match

STD/LTD/AD&D/Life

HSA

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Hospital indemnity

Accident Insurance

Identity and Fraud Protection Plan

Legal

Critical Illness

Job summary

Winland Foods, Inc. is seeking an Entry Packaging Team Member in Columbia, SC. You will operate packaging equipment, monitor processes, and ensure quality packaging that supports our food brands. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of manufacturing experience, and forklift certification preferred for advanced levels. Competitive benefits and a 2-2-3 schedule are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in manufacturing or food production.
• Forklift certification preferred (required for Advanced Level); willingness to obtain certification.
• 18+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, forklifts).
• Complete equipment changeovers and address issues quickly.
• Use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep packaging flowing.
• Perform routine operation checks.
• Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging.
• Follow FIFO inventory methods and record shipments in SAP.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA and safety policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Assist team members and lead when needed.
• Complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervision.
• Record inventory transactions and quality results in SAP.
• Participate in 5S efforts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Strong math skills

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

IQS

MII

Weaver

WE systems

Hand scanners

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Winland Foods, Inc. is seeking an Entry Packaging Team Member in Columbia, SC. You will operate packaging equipment, monitor processes, and ensure quality packaging that supports our food brands. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of manufacturing experience, and forklift certification preferred for advanced levels. Competitive benefits and a 2-2-3 schedule are provided.