Palletizer/Forklift Operator

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:

ND Grand Forks

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Palletizer/Forklift Operator

Job Description:

Schedule: Rotating A/B Schedule: (3) days one week and (4) days the next, 12 hour shift, 7:00pm to 7:30am

Work Location: 1801 N 36th St, Grand Forks, ND

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.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $22.50 per hour with a $0.50 night shift differential

Sign on Bonus Potential at 30days, 90days, and 6months

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 operation checks. 

• Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment changeovers.  

• Ensure proper sanitation after changeovers. 

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. 

• Conduct quality checks on products and packaging. 

Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance: 

• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.  

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation. 

• Maintain compliance documentation and complete sanitation steps during changeovers. 

Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training: 

• Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals. 

• Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training. 

Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement: 

• Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors. 

• Record inventory transactions, shipments, and qu