Machine Operators (2nd Shift)

Winland Foods•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Winland Foods is hiring Machine Operators for its San Antonio production packaging operation. In this role, team members operate, monitor, and maintain packaging equipment to ensure products are packaged safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The position involves equipment operation and changeovers, product inspection and handling, sanitation and food-safety compliance, inventory and production documentation, and collaboration with coworkers to meet productivity, safety, and quality goals. Operators may provide backup coverage, share knowledge, and support training; higher-level operators may take on additional troubleshooting, training, and project responsibilities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with Saturdays as needed. 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 $1.00 shift differential.

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 old.
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 company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and others at the worksite, including understanding and responding to oral communications and understanding written and safety information; work communication is mostly conducted in English.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team-first mindset.
Positive attitude, dependability, self-motivation, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated 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 and walk for up to 90% of the shift, and climb as needed.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently climb, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach, twist, turn, and stoop.
Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills; near and far visual acuity, color perception, and ability to distinguish colors used for color-coded production containers; normal hearing and vision, with correction if needed.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out and safe lifting procedures.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification is preferred; certification is required for Advanced Level, and candidates without it must be willing to obtain it.
Manufacturing or food-production experience.
At higher levels: expert troubleshooting of high-speed packaging equipment and strong understanding of equipment theory of operation.
Experience with Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line huddle activities.
At advanced levels: proficiency in MII and WE systems and ability to interpret line-huddle measures to resolve issues.
At higher levels: ability to provide training, guidance, and feedback; advanced-level operators may lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Operate basic packaging machinery, including depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, and forklifts.
Complete equipment changeovers, perform routine operating checks and daily inspections, conduct preventive maintenance, and promptly address operational issues.
Use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver systems to support packaging operations and production flow.
Ensure equipment is properly sanitized after changeovers.
Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging; perform manual packing, palletizing, and product and packaging quality checks.
Follow FIFO inventory practices, manage materials, and record inventory transactions and shipments in SAP.
Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food-safety policies; maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and compliance documentation.
Assist coworkers, adapt to operational changes, provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge, and support team training.
Complete production paperwork accurately, report issues to supervisors, record quality results, and assist with reviewing production paperwork.
Participate in 5S efforts and act as the 5S champion for the area.
Work with supervisors and teammates to identify and develop solutions to issues and support productivity, safety, quality, and continuous-improvement goals.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and immediately report food-safety or quality issues to management.