Railcar Cleaner

Winland Foods•Minot, ND

4d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day. As a Railcar Cleaner, you’ll be at the center of our railcar operation, helping ensure railcar operations are prepared for loading and cleaning, performing inspections, and operating to the highest quality standards. This role is more than keeping things moving—it’s about working as part of a team that respects one another, values safety, and strives for continuous improvement. By upholding our commitment to excellence, you’ll play a vital role in making mealtime easier, safer, and more enjoyable for families everywhere.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production.
Forklift certification preferred (required for Advanced Level); willingness to obtain certification if not already held.
18+ years of age.
Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on equipment.
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve equipment irregularities.
Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed.
Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement.
Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a team-first mindset.
Positive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.
Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.
Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas.
Employees must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership.
Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed.
Must maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management.

Responsibilities

Operate basic railcar machinery
Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly.
Perform routine operation checks.
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.
Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors.
Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP.
Participate in 5S efforts.