Production Worker (3rd Shift)

Winland Foods•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Winland Foods is hiring a part-time Production Worker for third-shift packaging operations in San Antonio, Texas. The employee operates, monitors, and maintains packaging equipment and helps ensure products are packaged safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The role involves operating basic packaging machinery, completing changeovers, troubleshooting equipment, inspecting and packing products, managing materials and inventory, and recording production information. Team members follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements; support team productivity and continuous improvement; and report issues to supervisors. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with Saturdays as needed. Pay is $19.08 per hour based on experience and other qualifications, plus a $1.50 shift differential.

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 company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and others about work matters, mostly in English, including understanding oral and written communications and communicating in writing as needed.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a team-first mindset; dependable, self-motivated, adaptable, and attentive to detail.
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 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, some color perception, and ability to distinguish color-coded containers.
Ability to work in conditions that may include wet or humid environments, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations, depending on the assigned area.
Ability to wear required PPE and comply with safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification is preferred; willingness to obtain certification if not already held.
Manufacturing or food production experience.
At higher levels: expert troubleshooting of high-speed packaging 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 advanced levels: ability to 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, troubleshoot operational issues, perform routine equipment checks, and carry out minor repairs as appropriate.
Use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver systems to support packaging operations and record transactions, shipments, and quality results.
Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging; perform manual packing and palletizing.
Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP.
Comply with 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 to improve efficiency.
Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members, with greater responsibility at higher levels.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and immediately report food safety or quality issues to management.
Wear required PPE and follow safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out and safe lifting practices.