Pre Batch

Winland Foods•North East, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Winland Foods, the Pre Batch Processing Team Member helps keep production running safely, smoothly, and efficiently by operating, monitoring, and maintaining processing machinery and equipment, monitoring product flow, and ensuring batches meet quality and food safety standards. The role involves working collaboratively, supporting continuous improvement, and following safety and quality practices. The position is located at 11160 Parkway Drive, North East, PA, with a schedule of 10:00 pm–6:30 am. Pay is $26.95 per hour, based on experience and other qualifications. Duties include equipment operation and maintenance, changeovers, troubleshooting, minor repairs, forklift driving, product inspection, manual packing and palletizing, inventory and shipment recording, sanitation, production documentation, and support for team productivity, safety, and quality goals. Employees follow applicable food safety and company policies, participate in 5S and improvement activities, and report operational, food safety, or quality concerns to management. The stated responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be expanded by management.

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 following company safety policies and procedures, including lock-out/tag-out and safe lifting practices.
Ability to communicate effectively in English about work matters, understand oral and written communications and safety information, and communicate in writing as needed.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team-first mindset.
Positive attitude, dependability, self-motivation, 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 extended periods, 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; 20/20 corrected vision, normal hearing, and ability to distinguish colors.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification is preferred; employees without certification must be willing to obtain it. Certification is required for the Advanced Level.
Manufacturing or food production experience.
For higher levels, expert troubleshooting of high-speed processing equipment and a strong understanding of theory of operation.
Experience performing 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, ability to lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and maintain processing and manufacturing equipment, including performing routine checks and preventive upkeep.
Drive forklifts and perform equipment changeovers, die changes, troubleshooting, and repairs as needed.
Monitor equipment performance to support efficient, safe, and continuous operation; address operational issues promptly.
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 other applicable safety procedures.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation and keep a clean, safe work environment.
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 and continuous-improvement activities.
Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members as appropriate to the level of the role.
Report food safety or quality issues immediately to management and wear required PPE.