At Winland Foods, we believe great food starts with great people—people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day.

As a Processing Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our production process running safely, smoothly, and efficiently. You’ll operate, monitor, and maintain processing machinery and equipment, monitor product flow, and ensure every batch meets our rigorous quality and food safety standards.

This role is more than just keeping production moving—it’s about working with a team that supports one another, takes pride in doing things the right way, and is committed to continuous improvement. By bringing your energy, attention to detail, and respect for safety, you’ll help us deliver food experiences that consumers can trust and enjoy.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO Excelsior Springs

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Entry Processing Team Member

Job Description:

Schedule: 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 rotation (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days; then the opposite the next week).

Hours: Training Hours 6:00am to 6:30pm (Days), When Fully Trained 6:00pm to 6:30am (Nights). 

Work Location: 1000 Italian Way, Excelsior Springs, Mo 64024

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:

$24.25 per hour Day Shift, plus $1.50 Shift Differential Night Shift.

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. 

 

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:   

• Perform and oversee equipment operations and maintenance activities, including forklift driving, die changes, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive upkeep for manufacturing systems, and processing systems.  
• Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly.  
• Use your technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Processing flowing. 
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure efficient, safe, and continuous operation across all systems. 
• Perform routine operation checks. 

Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management: 

• Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and Processing.  
• 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