Entry Level Packaging Team Member - 12 Hour Shift Day

At Winland Foods, Inc. – Tolleson AZ facility (previously Treehouse Foods, Inc), we are focused on winning by producing high quality, innovative, customer-driven, expert food solutions in the pasta category. We have a very competitive compensation package with NEW RATES!!, We make our own brand, Muellers, and also make private brand pasta for major grocery suppliers throughout our community! This position will report to the Meal Preparation business that is now known as Winland Foods; Inc owned by Investindustrial. Investindustrial is a leading investment and advisory group with over $11 billions of raised fund capital, which provides commercial solutions and capital to high-quality mid-market companies internationally. Investindustrial has a strong track record of investing in the food and beverage sector, including private label, and has developed longstanding relationships in the food and beverage community. So, if you like pasta, focused on winning and working in a clean manufacturing environment, please apply to join our team!

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

AZ Tolleson

Job Type:

Job Posting Title:

Entry Level Packaging Team Member - 12 Hour Shift Day

Job Description:

WE HAVE SOME COMPETITIVE BENEFITS IN 2024 COME JOIN THE WINNING TEAM!

• QUARTERLY HOUR BONUSES
• GENEROUS VACATION
• ALL EMPLOYEES IMMEDIATELY BENEFITS ELIGIBLE AT HIRE
• REMOVAL OF 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR 401K ALL EMPLOYEES
• MEDICAL PREMIUMS IN 2024 WILL NOT INCREASE!!
• DENTAL (FREE LOW DENTAL FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN 2024 AND DISCOUNTED PLANS FOR FAMILIES)
• VISION (FREE VISION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN 2024 AND DISCOUNTED PLANS FOR FAMILIES)
• LIFE INSURANCE/ CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE/ ACCIDENT INSURANCE/ VOLUNTARY LEGAL INSURANCE/ IDENTITY THEFT COVERAGE
• DISABILITY INSURANCE
• FSA CARRYOVER IN 2024
• FREE PASTA!!!

Rate: $20.80

Hours: 6:00am-6:30pm

Under direct supervision of the shift Production Supervisor, this position will operate console that controls automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack on pallets containers/ cases of finished products. Reads production and delivery schedules and stacking pattern to determine sorting and transfer procedures, arrangement of packages on pallet, and destination of loaded pallet. Additional responsibilities will include troubleshooting palletizing equipment and keep robot cells clear of debris.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an effective operation of the Palletizing System in such a way to minimize shutdown and/or disruption of the packaging process, which includes:
• Appropriate set up for the product run.
• Proper attention to pallet, slip-sheet and film dispensers.
• Inspection of the machine (troubleshooting) for irregularities while in operation.
• Making any necessary adjustments/corrections to compensate for problems in process.
• Watch for open boxes and damaged product, notifying supervision of any irregularities.
• Operation of a forklift to unload trailers and keep pallet dispensers full (IF REQUIRED)
• Clean and maintain the Palletizing System and surrounding area daily, ensure that work areas are clean that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are full complied with.
• Assure final palletized product quality meets Winland Foods Private Brands specifications.
• Load slip sheets into dispensers.
• Cycle count inventories when needed.
• Responsible for ensuring equipment is properly maintained to manufacture safe, legal and quality product.
• Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas.
• Informs supervisor of equipment malfunction.
• Keep record of production and equipment performance.

Additional duties that the Palletizer Operator will take on throughout the shift if Palletizer duties are limited:

• Monitor product flow from strippers and silos to packaging machines.
• Clear product jams at stripper and in turners, chimneys, and scales.
• 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.
• Monitors operate and changeover code daters, printers, and labelers.
• Monitor and adjust scales to ensure proper weights.
• Complete required production paperwork to accurately calculate run time, efficiencies and cases produced.
• Always