Winland Foods
Entry Packaging Team Member - Winland Foods
Winland Foods is hiring a
Entry Packaging Team Member
in Columbia, SC. As a Packaging Team Member, you’ll be at the center of our operation, ensuring products are packaged safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
SC Columbia
Job Type:
Production Group
Schedule:
2-2-3 schedule, 5:45pm-6:00am, with additional overtime based on production needs.
Work Location:
2000 American Italian Way, Columbia, SC
Salary:
$24.43 per hour including shift differential of $1.00.
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.
Responsibilities
Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, forklifts), complete equipment changeovers, address operational issues quickly, use technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver, perform routine operation checks.
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, record shipments in SAP.
Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance: Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies, maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training: Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement: Accurately complete basic production paperwork, report issues, record inventory transactions, shipments, quality results in SAP, participate in 5S efforts.
Knowledge, Training and Experience Education & Experience
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.
Technical & Mechanical Skills
Operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers.
For higher levels, demonstrate expert troubleshooting of high-speed packaging equipment and strong understanding of theory of operation.
Perform Winland Excellence CIL, center lining, and line huddle activities to improve efficiency.
Mechanical aptitude with ability to identify and resolve equipment irregularities.
Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.
Advanced levels require proficiency in 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 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.
Teamwork, Communication & Leadership
Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in 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, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.
Personal Attributes & Work Ethic
Positive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, multitask, flexibility to adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.
Physical Demands
Stand and walk for extended periods, frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, stooping.
Lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently.
Good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, 20/20 corrected vision.
Normal hearing and vision, including ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers.
PPE required according to manufacturing environment.
Adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, etc.
Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management.
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.
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Entry Packaging Team Member
in Columbia, SC. As a Packaging Team Member, you’ll be at the center of our operation, ensuring products are packaged safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
SC Columbia
Job Type:
Production Group
Schedule:
2-2-3 schedule, 5:45pm-6:00am, with additional overtime based on production needs.
Work Location:
2000 American Italian Way, Columbia, SC
Salary:
$24.43 per hour including shift differential of $1.00.
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.
Responsibilities
Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate basic packaging machinery (depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, forklifts), complete equipment changeovers, address operational issues quickly, use technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver, perform routine operation checks.
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, record shipments in SAP.
Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance: Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies, maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training: Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement: Accurately complete basic production paperwork, report issues, record inventory transactions, shipments, quality results in SAP, participate in 5S efforts.
Knowledge, Training and Experience Education & Experience
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.
Technical & Mechanical Skills
Operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers.
For higher levels, demonstrate expert troubleshooting of high-speed packaging equipment and strong understanding of theory of operation.
Perform Winland Excellence CIL, center lining, and line huddle activities to improve efficiency.
Mechanical aptitude with ability to identify and resolve equipment irregularities.
Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.
Advanced levels require proficiency in 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 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.
Teamwork, Communication & Leadership
Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in 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, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.
Personal Attributes & Work Ethic
Positive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, multitask, flexibility to adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.
Physical Demands
Stand and walk for extended periods, frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, stooping.
Lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently.
Good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, 20/20 corrected vision.
Normal hearing and vision, including ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers.
PPE required according to manufacturing environment.
Adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, etc.
Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management.
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.
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