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:

IL Elk Grove

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Entry Packaging Team member

Job Description:

Schedule: 2nd Shift 5:00pm to 3:30am, Monday - Friday, with rotating for Saturday work based on production schedule

Work Location: 1325 Chase Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:  2nd Shift $20.75 per hour + $0.25 Shift Differential

Benefits: Based on Union Contract Provisions

Duties and Responsibilities:

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. 

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 and sanitation. 

Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training: 

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

Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement: 

• Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors. 
• Record inventory transactions, shipments, and 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: 

• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on <