Entry Packaging Team Member

Winland Foods, Inc.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 23,582 - 33,587; Full time

Job summary

Winland Foods, Inc. is looking for an Entry Packaging Team Member in Elk Grove Township, IL. You will ensure products are packaged safely and operate machinery efficiently while following strict quality standards.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma, at least 1 year of experience in food production, and the ability to work on second shift. You’ll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to maintaining high operational standards and ensuring consumer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in manufacturing or food production.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on production line equipment.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, and other food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic packaging machinery and complete equipment changeovers.
• Inspect products for correct labeling and packaging.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Accurately complete production paperwork and report issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Technical skills in SAP

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Hand scanners

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration each day. As a Packaging Team Member, you’ll be at the center of our operation, ensuring 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.

Employee Type: Full time
Location: IL Elk Grove
Job Type: Production Group
Job Title: Entry Packaging Team Member
Schedule: 2nd Shift 5:00pm to 3:30am, Monday–Friday, with rotating Saturday work based on production schedule
Work Location: 1325 Chase Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Salary: 2nd Shift $20.75 per hour + $0.25 shift differential (based on experience and other qualifications). Benefits: based on Union Contract Provisions

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 food safety policies. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Assist team members, adapt to operational 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.
• Perform Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line huddle activities to improve efficiency.

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.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers.
• Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
• Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork and leadership abilities; progressive responsibilities at higher levels.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk for extended periods. Perform frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
• Lift up to 50lbs frequently. Must have good hand‑eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.
• Normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including ability to distinguish colors for color‑coded containers.
• Wear all required PPE and adhere to all safety policies.

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.