Machine Operator

Winland Foods is proud to support a collaborative company culture and continued company growth, creating new opportunities! Due to this growth, we have IMMEDIATE openings for full time Machine Operators! This position will require a self-directed, team-oriented individual who takes pride and ownership in his/her work and is willing to accept total responsibility for the performance of the packaging operation on his/her shift. This individual must possess good mechanical skills and be able to demonstrate their ability to produce quality product at levels that will allow the plant to meet or exceed its goals and objectives.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Machine Operator

Job Description:

Schedule:

1st shift: (7am-3pm)

3rd shift: (11pm-7am)

Work Location: 611 Marceau St, St Louis, MO

Benefits: Based on Union Contract Provisions

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:  

*1st Shift: $22.40 per hour

*3rd Shift: $22.40 per, hour plus $1.50 shift differential per hour

What you will do:

• Add cartons and change packaging films. 

• Add containers to case packers. 

• Make operational adjustments to maintain proper machine rates and packaging quality. 

• Perform machine and product changeovers accurately in standard allocated time for individual lines. 

• Add glue and tape. 

• Monitor and operate code dater and printer. 

• Monitor and adjust scales to ensure proper weights. 

• Complete required production paperwork to accurately calculate run time, efficiencies and cases produced. 

• Ensure that work areas are clean and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are fully complied with.   

• Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free and sanitary work areas. 

• Responsible for the manufacture of safe, legal and quality product. 

• Work overtime as operation requires. 

• Be able to effectively communicate with team members. 

• Use sound judgment in exercising caution to ensure personal safety and the safety of others. 

Education/Experience/Skills you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED required.  

• Must demonstrate good communication skills. 

• Must demonstrate good math skills. 

• Prefer a solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing).  

• 1-year prior machine operator experience 

• Demonstrate creative troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 

• Prefer working knowledge of the following equipment: 

• Storage and product delivery systems 

• Computer scales and other weighing devices 

• Metal detectors and check weighers devices 

• Cartoners, baggers, case packers and sealers  

• The ability to lift 55 pounds is required.