Machine Operator

Winland Foods; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is urgently hiring Machine Operators in St. Louis. This full-time role involves operating machinery, performing quality checks, and maintaining safe and clean work areas. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with some mechanical skills and a strong commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-year prior machine operator experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Add cartons and change packaging films.
• Make operational adjustments for quality packaging.
• Ensure compliance with safety and GMP regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer scales

Metal detectors

Case packers

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Winland Foods is proud to support a collaborative company culture and continued company growth, creating new opportunities! Due to this growth, we have IMMEDIATE openings for full time Machine Operators! This position will require a self-directed, team-oriented individual who takes pride and ownership in his/her work and is willing to accept total responsibility for the performance of the packaging operation on his/her shift. This individual must possess good mechanical skills and be able to demonstrate their ability to produce quality product at levels that will allow the plant to meet or exceed its goals and objectives.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Machine Operator

Job Description:

Schedule:

1st shift: (7am-3pm)

2nd shift (3pm - 11pm)

3rd shift: (11pm-7am)

Work Location: 611 Marceau St, St Louis, MO

Benefits: Based on Union Contract Provisions

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:

• 1st Shift: $22.80 per hour
• 2nd/3rd Shift: $22.80 per, hour plus $1.50 shift differential per hour
  
  

What you will do:

• Add cartons and change packaging films.
• Add containers to case packers.
• Make operational adjustments to maintain proper machine rates and packaging quality.
• Perform machine and product changeovers accurately in standard allocated time for individual lines.
• Add glue and tape.
• Monitor and operate code dater and printer.
• Monitor and adjust scales to ensure proper weights.
• Complete required production paperwork to accurately calculate run time, efficiencies and cases produced.
• Ensure that work areas are clean and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are fully complied with.
• Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free and sanitary work areas.
• Responsible for the manufacture of safe, legal and quality product.
• Work overtime as operation requires.
• Be able to effectively communicate with team members.
• Use sound judgment in exercising caution to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
  
  

Education/Experience/Skills you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills.
• Must demonstrate good math skills.
• Prefer a solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing).
• 1-year prior machine operator experience
• Demonstrate creative troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Prefer working knowledge of the following equipment:
• Storage and product delivery systems
• Computer scales and other weighing devices
• Metal detectors and check weighers devices
• Cartoners, baggers, case packers and sealers
• The ability to lift 55 pounds is required.
• The ability to push loaded totes with pallet jack.
• The ability to learn to use computer terminals and computer-based equipment is necessary.
• Tasks performed involve work with equipment and processes that require familiarity with formal safety procedures and in following the procedures in order to maintain the safety of the work environment.
• Mechanical ability to the extent of analyzing basic irregularities in the proper functioning of equipment is necessary.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (adding subtracting, multiplying, division, percent, etc.) accurately and quickly is necessary.
• The willingness and ability to take initiative, use judgment and be dependable in carrying out required functions on a timely basis is essential.
• Ability to accomplish all duties assigned.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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