3rd Shift Packaging Technician — Food Quality & Safety

Winland Foods; Buckner (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Winland Foods is seeking a Certified Packaging Team Member for the 3rd shift (Line 15 Spoonables) in Buckner, KY. You will operate and maintain packaging lines, monitor quality, and ensure safe, efficient operations that support our food experiences for families.

The role requires at least 1 year in manufacturing or food production, a HS diploma or GED, and the ability to work nights. Training, safety, and teamwork are emphasized in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production.
• Forklift certification preferred (required for Advanced Level); willingness to obtain certification if not already held.
• 18+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, fillers, case packers, box machines, unscramblers, etc).
• Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly.
• Use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Packaging flowing.
• Perform routine operation checks.
• Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment changeovers.
• Ensure proper sanitation after changeovers.
• Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging.
• Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP.
• Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP.
• Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training.

Skills

SAP

IQS

MII

Weaver

Packaging equipment

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification preferred/required for Advanced Level

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Winland Foods is seeking a Certified Packaging Team Member for the 3rd shift (Line 15 Spoonables) in Buckner, KY. You will operate and maintain packaging lines, monitor quality, and ensure safe, efficient operations that support our food experiences for families.

The role requires at least 1 year in manufacturing or food production, a HS diploma or GED, and the ability to work nights. Training, safety, and teamwork are emphasized in a fast-paced environment.