Certified Packaging Team Member

Associated Brands, Inc. (ABUS); Town of Ridgeway (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

HSA and FSA

Job summary

Winland Foods is hiring a Packaging Team Member in Ridgeway, NY. This role involves operating and maintaining packaging machinery, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in manufacturing, and excellent teamwork and communication skills.

The position offers $21.75 per hour plus a shift differential and various employee benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching. If you're ready to play a vital role in delivering food experiences, apply today!

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of work experience.
• Forklift certification is preferred but can be obtained post-hire.
• 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain packaging equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Inspect products for quality and packaging integrity.
• Follow all safety and compliance regulations.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Quality Control

Team Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day. As a Packaging Team Member, you’ll be at the center of our operation, helping ensure products are packaged safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll operate, monitor, and maintain packaging equipment, monitor processes, and take pride in knowing your work directly impacts the food experiences we deliver to millions of consumers.

Schedule and Compensation

2nd Shift 2:00pm ‑ 10:00pm Monday through Friday, OT as Needed.

Salary: $21.75 per hour plus $1.00 Shift Differential with additional bonus potential.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance
  • Operate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, forklifts).
  • Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly.
  • Use technical skills in 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.
• Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management
  • Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging.
  • Perform manual packing and palletizing.
  • Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP.
  • Conduct quality checks on products and packaging.
• Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance
  • Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
  • Maintain compliance documentation and complete sanitation steps during changeovers.
• Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training
  • Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
  • Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training.
• Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement
  • Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors.
  • Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP.
  • Participate in 5S efforts.
  • Assist in reviewing production paperwork.
  • Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues.
  • Act as 5S champion for area.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production.
  • Forklift certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification if not already held.
  • 18+ years of age.
• Technical & Mechanical Skills
  • Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers.
  • Demonstrate expert troubleshooting of high‑speed packaging equipment and strong understanding of theory of operation.
  • Perform Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line huddle activities to improve efficiency.
  • Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve equipment irregularities.
  • Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.
  • Advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
  • Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed.
  • Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement.
• Teamwork, Communication & Leadership
  • Ability to effectively communicate with co‑workers, supervisors and others at the worksite regarding work matters.
  • Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a team‑first mindset.
  • Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels).
  • Advanced levels lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Personal Attributes & Work Ethic
  • Positive attitude, dependable, self‑motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands

Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently. Must have good hand‑eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision. Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color‑coded containers in production areas. Employees must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership. Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock‑out/tag‑out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed. Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned. Must maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management.

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.