Press Operator
This position will require a self-directed, team-oriented individual who demonstrates pride and ownership in his/her work and is willing to accept total responsibility for the manufacturing systems and the production of quality dry pasta products from the raw ingredient unloading, storage silos and ingredient delivery systems through mixing, extrusion, drying and dry pasta storage systems. The Press Operator must possess good mechanical skills and be fully capable of understanding mixer, extruder and drying theories and operation.
Employee Type: Full time
Location: MO St Louis
Job Type: Production Group
Job Posting Title: Press Operator
Schedule: 1st shift (7am-3pm) 2nd shift (3pm-11pm)
Work Location: 611 Marceau St, St Louis, MO
Benefits: Based on Union Contract Provisions
Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:
1st Shift: $24.30 per hour
2nd Shift: $24.30 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential per hour
What you will do:
Monitor and operate all presses, dryers, and control systems
Monitor and operate flour unloading equipment and flour handling system to ensure delivery of proper ingredients
Monitor and add other ingredients (i.e., Egg) to the delivery system
Properly direct finished products to storage silos
Perform operational adjustments, breakdown and preventive maintenance for the flour handling system, presses, dryers, and related support equipment
Perform all necessary changeovers and related activities on a timely basis to execute the required production schedule
Collect all required samples and perform required product analysis (moistures, etc.)
Complete necessary reporting and maintain required records
Replace die inserts, as necessary
Clean mixers daily, and clean thoroughly at shutdowns
Ensure that work areas are clean and sanitary
Responsible for the manufacture of safe, quality, and legal product
Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas
Work and support all shifts, (including nights and weekends) as required
Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills:
High school diploma or GED required
1-2 years related experience and/or training in food manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience
Effective communication skills
Understand and interpret equipment training manuals and drawings
Good math skills, including calculating figures and amounts such as efficiency percentages and volume/weights in metric.
Possess a solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing)
Creative troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Basic understanding of PLC theory and programming
Solid working knowledge of:
Boilers, pumps and circulating systems
Air compressors and pneumatic systems
Pneumatic conveying theory and related systems
Pasta drying theory and related systems
Pasta drying theory and related instrumentation
Understand and operate basic maintenance shop equipment
Read, analyze, and interpret production schedules, technical procedures, and reports
Draft reports and calculate efficiencies for production reporting requirements
Required to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance
Lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Near and far visual acuity with some degree of color perception
EEO Statement: Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy. As a 'newly' established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas. By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.