Job Location : Tolleson,AZ, USA
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 timeLocation:AZ TollesonJob Type:Production GroupJob Posting Title:Entry Level Packaging Team Member - 12 Hour Shift NightJob Description:WE HAVE SOME COMPETITIVE BENEFITS IN 2024 COME JOIN THE WINNING TEAM!QUARTERLY HOUR BONUSESGENEROUS VACATIONALL EMPLOYEES IMMEDIATELY BENEFITS ELIGIBLE AT HIREREMOVAL OF 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR 401K ALL EMPLOYEESMEDICAL 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 COVERAGEDISABILITY INSURANCEFSA CARRYOVER IN 2024FREE PASTA!!!Rate: $20.80Shift Differential: $1.00Hours: 6:00pm-6:30amPosition Overview:This position will require a self-directed, team-oriented individual who takes pride and ownership in his/her work and is willing to accept total responsibility for the performance of the packaging operation on his/her shift. This individual must possess good mechanical skills and be able to demonstrate their ability to produce quality product at levels that will allow the plant to meet or exceed its goals and objectives.Responsibilities: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 maintain a sanitary work environment.Ensure that work areas are clean, and that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) are fully complied with. Accept responsibility for AIB scores in the packaging area.Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas.Responsible for the manufacture of safe, legal and quality product.Must be able to adjust own work schedule to maintain a 2-shift operation (may require overtime as operation requires).Be able to effectively communicate with team members to support a self-directed work environment.Use sound judgment in exercising caution to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.Supervision:Production SupervisorQualifications/Education/Experience/SkillsMust demonstrate good communication skills.Must demonstrate good math skills.Must possess a solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing) 2 years at least.Demonstrate creative troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.AttendanceSolid working knowledge of the following equipment:Storage and product delivery systemsComputer scales and other weighing devicesMetal detectors and check weighers devicesCartoners, baggers, case packers and sealers and lift 50lbs.The ability to lift 50 pounds is required.The ability to push loaded totes with caster wheels over 750 pounds.The ability to learn to use computer terminals and computer-based equipment is necessary.Tasks performed involve work with equipment and processes that require familiarity with formal safety procedures and in following the procedures to maintain the safety of the work environment.Mechanical ability to the extent of analyzing basic irregularities in the proper functioning of equipment is necessary.Ability to calculate basic math functions (adding subtracting, multiplying, division, percent, etc.) accurately and quickly is necessary.The willingness and ability to take initiative, use judgment and be dependable in carrying out required functions on a timely basis is essential.Ability to accomplish all duties assigned.High School Diploma or GED preferred.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.