Evening Packaging Technician — Food Production

Winland Foods; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union coverage

401(k) with match

Paid holidays after 90 days

Job summary

Winland Foods is hiring a Machine Operator to support packaging lines in St. Louis, MO. The role focuses on operating, monitoring, and maintaining packaging equipment to meet quality standards and production targets.

You will work with SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver, perform line changeovers, and ensure safe, efficient operations. A high school diploma and forklift certification (or willingness to obtain) are required.

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, forklifts).
• Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly.
• Use 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

SAP

IQS

MII

Weaver

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

IQS

MII

Weaver

Job description

Winland Foods is hiring a Machine Operator to support packaging lines in St. Louis, MO. The role focuses on operating, monitoring, and maintaining packaging equipment to meet quality standards and production targets.

You will work with SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver, perform line changeovers, and ensure safe, efficient operations. A high school diploma and forklift certification (or willingness to obtain) are required.