Inspector (3rd Shift)

Winland Foods•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Winland Foods is hiring a Dicer/Tagger/Inspector to support safe, smooth, and efficient food production. The role operates, monitors, and maintains processing machinery and equipment, monitors product flow, and ensures products meet quality and food safety standards. The position is based at 5310 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed. The third-shift hours are 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Compensation is $22.38 per hour, based on experience and other qualifications, plus a $1.50 shift differential. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining manufacturing and processing systems; completing changeovers, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and preventive upkeep; inspecting, packing, and palletizing product; managing materials and inventory; following food safety and sanitation requirements; completing production and shipment records; and collaborating with teammates to support productivity, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The role also involves use of SAP and other production systems, routine equipment checks, and participation in 5S activities. The work involves prolonged standing and walking, frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, carrying, reaching, and other physical tasks. Employees must use required PPE and follow safety procedures. Depending on the assigned area, the environment may include wet or humid conditions, moving machinery, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibration.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of work experience; manufacturing or food production experience is preferred.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and resolve equipment irregularities.
Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations, and commitment to following company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and others about work matters, primarily in English, including understanding oral and written communications and communicating in writing as needed.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Dependability, self-motivation, a positive attitude, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, multitasking ability, flexibility, and accountability for work quality and attendance.
Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, push heavy loads, stand and walk for up to 90% of a shift, and climb as needed.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform tasks involving climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills; 20/20 corrected vision, normal hearing, near and far visual acuity, and ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to wear required PPE and adhere to safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out and safe lifting techniques.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification; certification is required for Advanced Level, and employees without it must be willing to obtain it.
Manufacturing or food production work experience.
At higher levels, expert troubleshooting of high-speed processing equipment, understanding of theory of operation, proficiency in MII and WE systems, and ability to interpret line huddle measures.
Experience performing Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line huddle activities.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and maintain manufacturing and processing equipment, including forklifts, and perform die changes, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and preventive upkeep.
Complete equipment changeovers, address operational issues, conduct routine operating checks, and help ensure safe, efficient, continuous equipment operation.
Use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver systems to support processing operations.
Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and processing.
Perform manual packing and palletizing.
Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record inventory transactions and shipments in SAP.
Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, company food safety policies, and sanitation requirements.
Maintain cleanliness and a safe work environment, and promptly report food safety or quality issues.
Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Complete production paperwork accurately and report issues to supervisors.
Record quality results and participate in 5S efforts.
At higher levels, train and guide teammates, lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support initiatives.