Packaging Technician & Machine Operator — 1st Shift

Winland Foods; Buckner (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

HSA

FSA

EAP

Life insurance

Job summary

Winland Foods is hiring a Certified Packaging Team Member / Machine Operator for the 1st shift at 1 Quality Place, Buckner, KY. Schedule is Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

with Friday OT. Salary is $24.02 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, HSA, FSA, EAP, and more. You will operate, monitor, and maintain packaging equipment, perform changeovers, inspect labeling, and ensure packaging accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing or food production experience.
• Forklift certification preferred (required for Advanced Level).
• Must be 18+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic packaging machinery and conveyors.
• Complete equipment changeovers and address issues quickly.
• Record SAP transactions and monitor packaging flow.
• Perform routine checks and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain sanitation after changeovers.
• Assist in 5S and continuous improvement.

Skills

Packaging machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Quality checks

Teamwork & communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

IQS

MII

Weaver

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Winland Foods is hiring a Certified Packaging Team Member / Machine Operator for the 1st shift at 1 Quality Place, Buckner, KY. Schedule is Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

with Friday OT. Salary is $24.02 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, HSA, FSA, EAP, and more. You will operate, monitor, and maintain packaging equipment, perform changeovers, inspect labeling, and ensure packaging accuracy.