At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day. As a Packaging Team Member, you'll be at the center of our operation, helping ensure products are packaged safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You'll operate, monitor, and maintain packaging equipment, monitor processes, and take pride in knowing your work directly impacts the food experiences we deliver to millions of consumers. This role is more than keeping lines 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. **Employee Type:** Full time **Location:** MO Excelsior Springs **Job Type:** Production Group **Job Posting Title:** Entry Packaging Team Member **Job Description:** **Schedule:** 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 schedule **Hours** : 6:00 am to 6:30 pm **Shift:** B Shift **Work Location:** 1000 Italian Way, Excelsior Springs, Mo 64024 **Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $23.50 per hour with additional bonus potential. **Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. **Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance** : + Operate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, forklifts). + Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly. + Use technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Packaging flowing. + Perform routine operationchecks. **Product Handling, Quality Control &** **Inventory** **Management** **:** + Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and packaging. + Perform manual packing and palletizing. + Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP. **Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance** **:** + Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies. + Maintain cleanliness andsanitation. ​ **Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training** **:** + Assistteam members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals. **Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement** **:** + Accurately complete basicproductionpaperwork and report issues to supervisors. + Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP. + Participate in 5Sefforts. **Knowledge, Training and Experience:** **Education & Experience** **:** + High School Diploma or GEDrequired. + Minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or foodproduction. + Forklift certification preferred (required for Advanced Level); willingness to obtain certification if not already held. + 18+ years of age. ​ **Technical & Mechanical Skills** **:** + Ability tooperate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs onproductionline equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers,depalletizers, and palletizers. + For higher levels,demonstrateexpert troubleshooting of high-speed packaging equipment and strong understanding of theory of operation. + Perform Winland Excellence CIL,centerlining, and line huddle activities to improve efficiency. + Mechanical aptitude with the ability toidentifyand resolve equipment irregularities. + Proficiencyin SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills. + Advanced levels requireproficiencyin MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues. + Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. ​ **Safety & Compliance** **:** + Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations. + Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures. + Ability tolift upto 50lbs.,push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% ofshift, and climb as needed. + Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, andfullrange of hand/arm movement. ​ **Teamwork, Communication & Leadership** **:** + Communicate effectively in English, both verbally andin writing. + Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a team-first mindset. + Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels). + Advanced levels lead projects,identifyskill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision. ​ **Personal Attributes & Work Ethic** **:** + Positive attitude,dependable, self-motivated, andwillingto work overtime or weekends as needed. + Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, andflexibi