Production Worker - 1st Shift

The Watkins Company; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 53,726,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $1,250

Job summary

The Watkins Company, a pioneer in natural flavoring products, has an opening for a full-time production worker (utility) in Winona, MN. This entry-level role provides training and advancement opportunities within a growing flavoring company.

Duties include feeding lines, labeling, assembling and inspecting products, and maintaining cleanliness on the production floor. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, the ability to adapt to changing environments, and strong problem-solving

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience; able to read and perform basic math.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing working environments.
• Strong problem solving skills and use deductive reasoning to evaluate solutions.

Responsibilities

• Unpacks and feeds bottles, jars, and other containers to be filled on manual, semi-automatic, or automatic production line.
• Applies labels to containers and/or wraps products manually or with semi-automatic equipment.
• Assembles, sorts, counts, weighs, and boxes filled containers.
• Places fitments, caps, protectors, dividers, platforms, and other parts on bottles, jars, or boxes.
• Ensures proper count and palletizes packaged cases.
• Inspects feed materials, products, and components for quality and appearance.
• Inspects finished materials and informs machine operators of deficiencies.
• Assists with line changeovers by filling labels, wrapping, caps, bottles, and boxes.
• Performs housekeeping around lines during downtime and after runs.

Skills

Reading and math skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm

Rate of Pay: $18.39 per hour

** Sign On Bonus Available - $1,250 **

The Watkins Company has been a pioneer in natural flavoring products since 1868. From our world famous Vanilla Extract, to our unique Cinnamon and Black Pepper, The Watkins Company continues to be innovative in categories including but not limited to Extracts, Spices, Dry Seasoning Mixes, Bitters, and Baking Decorations. Today, we are seeking a new member to join the fastest growing flavoring company in North America.

The Watkins Company has an opening for a full time production worker (utility), located in our Winona, MN location. This entry level position will equip you for success and give you the knowledge and experience for potential advancement opportunities in the future. The duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Unpacks and feeds bottles, jars, and other containers to be filled on manual, semiautomatic, or automatic production line.
• Applies labels to container and/or wraps products, either manually or by operating semi-automatic equipment.
• Assembles, sorts, counts, weighs, and boxes filled containers.
• Places fitments, caps, protectors, dividers, platforms, and other parts on or in bottles, jars, or boxes.
• Ensures proper count and palatalizes packaged cases.
• Inspects feed materials, products, and components on the front end for quality and appearance.
• Inspects finished materials, components, products, and containers on the back end for quality and appearance; advises machine operators of any deficiencies.
• Assists with changeover of lines by filling labels, bundling wrap, caps, bottles, and boxes.
• Performs general housekeeping and cleanup on and around lines during downtime and at the end of runs as required.

Our ideal candidate will have at minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience and demonstrate applicable reading and math skills.
• Previous manufacturing experience - preferred.
• The ability to adapt to changing working environments.
• Strong problem solving skills and utilize deductive reasoning to evaluate solutions.

In addition to working in a strategic, dynamic and collaborative work environment, with a tight knit team, The Watkins Company offers a top notch benefits package including Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance as well as a generous PTO package available upon hire, 10 paid holidays and dollar for dollar 401k match!

The Watkins Company is an equal opportunity employer.