Machine Operator B

The Machine Operator B’s primary responsibility is to own the safe, and efficient operation of the line they are, while ensuring quality and food safety standards are being met. Employee Type: Full time Location: WI Kenosha Job Type: Production Packaging Job Posting Title: Machine Operator B Job Description: Essential Functions To perform jobs successfully, the incumbent will be required to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation. The company reserves the right to modify, delete or add to the essential functions for the Maintenance position at any time. Follow all safety standards for associated work areas, report incidents/near misses, and proactively identify hazards Follow all GMPs Back up for issuing and returning materials in SAP Perform container and carton quality checks and verifications, and case packer changeovers Bring materials from the PSA to the line, including cheese, cartons, and corrugate Support the A Operator on the line with changeover, troubleshooting, and overall performance of the line Back up the A Operators when needed Perform thorough and effective daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning requirements for associated packaging lines Participate in shift line meetings, shift handoffs, effectively communicating with employees Understand how to fill out line boards Participate in operator based maintenance Relieve and train other B Operators All other duties as assigned by shift supervisor or management Qualifications Required: Competency of basic math One to three years manufacturing experience Must work well in a team based environment Must comply with all HACCP, GMPs and housekeeping requirements Exhibits Safe Behaviors Exhibit personal accountability for quality of work and attendance Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. Demonstrated attention to detail required. Exhibit personal accountability for quality of work and attendance Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to follow written policies, programs and SOP’s. Education: High school diploma or GED Physical Activity/Working Conditions: (May apply to plant/warehouse positions) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, and use hands and fingers. This position requires the employee to be able to read, write, and communicate orally in English. Minimum Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Will walk/stand for the duration of a 8-12hour shift and be able to use both hands, twist, bend, stoop, reach and maneuver in tight or cramped areas. Will climb stairs, ladders, equipment scaffolding, tanks and heights to 50 feet. Will push/pull/lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds Will use one or both hands to hold, grip, and use tools required for duties, including but not limited to a utility knife. Will hear and talk on an ongoing basis in an atmosphere of moderate and loud noise. Will work in and around cold water or hot water up to 185° F. Will work in cold, warm, hot, humid and/or wet conditions. Protective Equipment Within the work environment, the employee’s physical condition must be such that the employee can wear: Hearing protection. Head protection. Steel-toe slip resistant footwear. Eye protection when required. Hand protection when required. Travel Requirements: minimal EEO Statement: Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy. As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas. By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers. To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.