Production Worker (3rd Shift)

Winland Foods•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Winland Foods is hiring a part-time Production Worker for its packaging operation in San Antonio, Texas. The role supports safe, efficient, high-quality packaging by operating, monitoring, and maintaining packaging equipment and working collaboratively to meet production, safety, and quality goals. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with Saturdays as needed. The listed pay is $19.08 per hour, based on experience and other qualifications, plus a $1.50 shift differential. The worker operates basic packaging machinery, performs changeovers and routine equipment checks, troubleshoots operational issues, inspects and packs products, manages materials and inventory, and completes production and shipment records. The position requires following food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean work area, communicating issues to supervisors, and participating in continuous improvement activities. Employees must wear required PPE and follow safety procedures. The job may involve exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, elevated areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibration, depending on the assigned area.

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 with 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.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and others regarding work matters, mostly conducted in English; ability to understand oral and written communications, including safety information, and communicate in writing as needed.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, push heavy loads, stand and walk for up to 90% of the shift, and climb as needed.
Ability to perform tasks involving climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
Near and far visual acuity, color perception, hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and full range of hand and arm movement; normal hearing and vision, with correction if needed.
Dependability, self-motivation, attention to detail, problem-solving, multitasking, flexibility, accountability for work quality and attendance, and willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.

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.
For higher levels: expert troubleshooting of high-speed packaging equipment and strong understanding of theory of operation.
For higher levels: proficiency in MII and WE systems and ability to interpret line huddle measures to resolve issues.
Experience with Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line huddle activities.
For 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, perform routine operation checks, and address equipment or operational issues.
Use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver systems to support packaging operations.
Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging; perform manual packing and palletizing.
Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record inventory transactions and shipments 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 and other continuous improvement activities.
Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members as appropriate to the level of responsibility.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and immediately report food safety or quality issues to management.
Wear required PPE and follow company safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out and safe lifting procedures.