Pre Batch

Winland Foods•North East, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Winland Foods, the Pre Batch role supports safe, smooth, and efficient production. The employee operates, monitors, and maintains processing machinery and equipment, monitors product flow, and helps ensure each batch meets quality and food-safety standards. The role involves equipment operation and maintenance, product handling, inventory management, sanitation, documentation, and collaboration with team members. The schedule is second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at 11160 Parkway Drive, North East, Pennsylvania 16428. The listed salary is $26.95, based on experience and other qualifications.

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, and commitment to following company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and others at the worksite in English, including understanding and responding to oral and written information and communicating 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, ability to multitask, 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 and 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; 20/20 corrected vision, normal hearing and vision with correction if needed, and ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to wear required PPE and comply with safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out and safe lifting techniques.
Ability to work in conditions that may include wet or humid areas, moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibration.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification is preferred; willingness to obtain certification if not already held. Certification is required for Advanced Level.
Manufacturing or food-production work experience.
At higher levels, expert troubleshooting of high-speed processing equipment and strong understanding of theory of operation.
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 levels also lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee equipment operations and maintenance, including forklift driving, die changes, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive upkeep for manufacturing and processing systems.
Complete equipment changeovers and promptly address operational issues.
Use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to support processing operations.
Monitor equipment performance and maintain efficient, safe, continuous operation; perform routine operation checks.
Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and processing.
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 accurately and report issues to supervisors.
Record quality results and participate in 5S efforts.
Perform Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line huddle activities to improve efficiency.
At higher levels, provide team training and guidance, lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support initiatives.