2nd Shift Packaging Technician – Food Quality & Safety

Winland Foods; Elk Grove Township (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Winland Foods in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking an Entry Packaging Team Member to operate and maintain packaging lines, ensure correct labeling, and pack products to the highest quality standards. You’ll monitor processes, use SAP data, and work with a team that prioritizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Schedule: 2nd shift 5:00pm–3:30am, Monday–Friday with rotating Saturdays. Compensation starts at $20.75 per hour plus a $0.25 shift differential.

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 if not already held.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment.
• Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.
• Advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures.
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, forklifts).
• Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly.
• Use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep packaging flowing.
• Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging.
• Perform manual packing and palletizing.
• Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Assist team members, adapt to changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
• Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors.
• Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP.
• Participate in 5S efforts.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

IQS

MII

Weaver

Forklift certification

Job description

Winland Foods in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking an Entry Packaging Team Member to operate and maintain packaging lines, ensure correct labeling, and pack products to the highest quality standards. You’ll monitor processes, use SAP data, and work with a team that prioritizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Schedule: 2nd shift 5:00pm–3:30am, Monday–Friday with rotating Saturdays. Compensation starts at $20.75 per hour plus a $0.25 shift differential.