Production Worker - 2nd Shift

The Watkins Company; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 20,900 - 29,767; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Generous PTO package

10 paid holidays

401k match dollar for dollar

Job summary

A leading flavoring company in Winona, MN is seeking a full-time production worker for entry-level roles. Candidates will be responsible for tasks such as unpacking and filling containers, applying labels, inspecting quality, and general housekeeping. The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and preferred previous manufacturing experience. The pay starts at $18.39 per hour plus a $1,500 sign-on bonus, and includes comprehensive benefits like medical and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments.

Responsibilities

• Unpack and feed bottles and containers on production line.
• Apply labels and wrap products, manually or with equipment.
• Assemble, sort, count, weigh, and box filled containers.
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality.
• Perform general housekeeping on and around lines.

Skills

Reading and math skills

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability to changing environments

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm - 3:00am

Rate of Pay: $18.39 per hour plus $1.00 per hour shift differential

** $1,500 Sign On Bonus**

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.