Inspector (3rd Shift)

Winland Foods•San Antonio, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

At Winland Foods, the Dicer/Tagger/Inspector is a Processing Team Member who helps keep production running safely, smoothly, and efficiently. The role operates, monitors, and maintains processing machinery and equipment, monitors product flow, and ensures batches meet quality and food safety standards. The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, safe work practices, and continuous improvement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed, on the 3rd shift from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The work location is 5310 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227. Pay is $22.38 per hour, based on experience and other qualifications, plus a $1.50 shift differential. The position performs equipment operations and maintenance, product inspection and handling, inventory and shipment documentation, and food safety and sanitation activities. It also supports coworkers, contributes to productivity and quality goals, completes production paperwork, and reports issues to supervisors. Duties may be expanded as management deems necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of work experience; manufacturing or food production experience is preferred.
Must be 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, mostly conducted in English; understand and respond to oral communications, understand written and safety information, and communicate in writing as needed.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Positive attitude, dependability, self-motivation, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
Accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.
Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, push heavy loads, stand or walk for up to 90% of the 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; near and far visual acuity, color perception, and normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors used for production containers.
Ability to wear required PPE and work safely in the assigned manufacturing environment.
Forklift certification is required for Advanced Level; candidates without certification must be willing to obtain it.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification (required for Advanced Level).
Work experience in manufacturing or food production.
For higher levels, expert troubleshooting of high-speed processing equipment and a strong understanding of theory of operation.
For Advanced Levels, proficiency in MII and WE systems and ability to interpret line huddle measures to resolve issues.
For higher levels, ability to provide team guidance and training; Advanced Levels also lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and maintain manufacturing and processing equipment, including performing forklift driving, die changes, troubleshooting, repairs, preventive upkeep, equipment changeovers, and routine operation checks.
Address operational issues promptly and monitor equipment performance to support safe, efficient, and continuous operation.
Use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver systems to support processing operations and record transactions as applicable.
Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and processing; perform manual packing and palletizing.
Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, record inventory transactions and shipments in SAP, and document quality results.
Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies; maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Complete basic production paperwork accurately and report issues to supervisors.
Participate in 5S efforts and continuous-improvement activities, including Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line huddles.
At higher levels, provide training, guidance, and feedback; lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support initiatives with minimal supervision.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and promptly report food safety or quality issues to management.
Wear required PPE and follow safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out and safe lifting practices.