Entry Packaging Team Member

Winland Foods•Columbia, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Winland Foods is hiring an Entry Packaging Team Member to help package products safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards. The role operates, monitors, and maintains packaging equipment and supports production processes while contributing to a respectful, safety-focused team and continuous improvement. The position is located at 2000 American Italian Way in Columbia, South Carolina. The schedule is a 2-2-3 rotation on second shift, 5:45 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with additional overtime based on production needs. Pay is $25.16 per hour, based on experience and other qualifications, plus a $1.00 shift differential. The role includes operating packaging machinery, completing changeovers, handling and inspecting products, performing manual packing and palletizing, managing inventory, and recording production and shipment information. Team members follow company and regulatory food safety and sanitation requirements, participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities, and communicate production or quality issues to supervisors. The job requires physical work in a manufacturing environment, use of required PPE, and adherence to safety procedures.

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.
Commitment to follow company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and others about work matters, including understanding and responding to oral and written communications and communicating in writing as needed; most worksite communications are conducted in English.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Positive, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
Accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, 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 work in conditions that may include wet or humid environments, moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification; certification is required for Advanced Level, and candidates without it must be willing to obtain it.
Manufacturing or food production experience.
For higher levels, expert troubleshooting of high-speed packaging equipment and a strong understanding of theory of operation.
Experience with Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line huddle activities.
For advanced levels, proficiency in MII and WE systems and ability to interpret line huddle measures to resolve issues.
For advanced levels, experience leading projects, identifying skill gaps, and supporting multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Operate basic packaging machinery, including depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, and forklifts.
Complete equipment changeovers, perform routine operation checks, and respond promptly to operational issues.
Use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver systems to support packaging operations and production flow.
Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging.
Perform manual packing and palletizing.
Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments and inventory transactions in SAP.
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 production paperwork and report issues to supervisors.
Record quality results and participate in 5S efforts and continuous improvement activities.
Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members as appropriate to the role level.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and promptly report food safety or quality concerns.
Wear required PPE and follow safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out and safe lifting procedures.