Extrusion Press Operator

Winland Foods•Excelsior Springs, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Winland Foods is hiring an Extrusion Press Operator to support safe, efficient food production. The role involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining processing machinery; monitoring product flow; and ensuring batches meet quality and food-safety standards. Operators work collaboratively, contribute to continuous improvement, and follow company safety and sanitation procedures. The schedule is 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 rotation. Training is scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; after training, shifts are 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The work location is 1000 Italian Way, Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024. Pay is $24.25 per hour on day shift, with a $1.50 shift differential for night shift. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production. Forklift certification is preferred and required for the Advanced Level; employees without certification must be willing to obtain it. Employees must be able to meet the stated physical demands and wear required personal protective equipment.

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.
Forklift certification is preferred and required for Advanced Level; willingness to obtain certification if not already held.
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; advanced levels require proficiency in MII and WE systems and ability to interpret line-huddle measures.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food-safety regulations, and commitment to company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, and work independently and collaboratively with a team-first mindset.
Ability to work overtime or weekends as needed; dependable, self-motivated, adaptable, attentive to detail, and able to problem-solve and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, push heavy loads, stand and walk for extended periods or up to 90% of a shift, and climb as needed.
Ability to perform frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills; near and far visual acuity, corrected vision as needed, color perception, normal hearing, and full range of hand and arm movement.
Ability to wear required PPE and follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and safe lifting techniques.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.
Experience in manufacturing or food production.
Advanced-level expertise troubleshooting high-speed processing equipment and understanding its theory of operation.

Responsibilities

Operate and oversee processing and manufacturing equipment, including forklift driving, die changes, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive upkeep.
Complete equipment changeovers, address operational problems, monitor equipment performance, and perform routine operation checks.
Use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver systems as applicable to keep processing operations running.
Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and processing; manually pack and palletize products.
Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, record shipments, and enter inventory transactions and quality results 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 accurately and report issues to supervisors.
Participate in 5S efforts and Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line-huddle activities.
At higher levels, provide training and guidance, lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives.