Packaging Technician & Machine Operator – 1st Shift

Winland Foods; Buckner (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

HSA

FSA

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Winland Foods is seeking a Certified Packaging Team Member / Machine Operator – 1st Shift to operate and maintain packaging lines at the Buckner facility. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with steady hours Monday through Friday and a 6:00am–2:30pm schedule.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least 1 year of related work experience, forklift certification (preferred for advanced levels), and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in manufacturing or food production.
• Forklift certification preferred (required for Advanced Level); willingness to obtain certification.
• 18+ years of age.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on production line equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, fillers, case packers, box machines, unscramblers, etc).
• Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly.
• Use 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.
• 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.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Maintain compliance documentation and complete sanitation steps during changeovers.
• Assist team, adapt to changes, and support training.
• Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

IQS

MII

Weaver

Hand scanners

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Job description

Winland Foods is seeking a Certified Packaging Team Member / Machine Operator – 1st Shift to operate and maintain packaging lines at the Buckner facility. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with steady hours Monday through Friday and a 6:00am–2:30pm schedule.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least 1 year of related work experience, forklift certification (preferred for advanced levels), and fluency in English.