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Winland Foods Palletizer Operator - 12 Hour Shift Nights in Tolleson, Arizona
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:
Production Operations
Job Posting Title:
Palletizer Operator - 12 Hour Shift Nights
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
Shift Differential: $1.00
Hours: 6:00pm-6:30am
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 in order 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 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.
Supervision:
- Production Supervisor.
Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills
Must possess at least 2 years of solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing).
Certification for operating a forklift and the Palletizing System is essential. Consequently, the visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate each is required and
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Mechanical ability to the extent of analyzing basic troubleshooting of equipment is necessary.
Tasks performed, involve work with equipment and processes that require familiarity with formal safety procedures and in following the procedures in order to maintain the safety procedures and in following the procedures in order to maintain the safety of the work environment.
Good verbal communication skills required.
Experience with a warehouse or packaging type position would be helpful.
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.