Palletizer Operator - 2 Shifts Available

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 - 2 Shifts Available
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!!!

Shifts Available
Days: Sunday – Thursday, 6:00AM – 3:30PM
Nights: Saturday – Wednesday, 6:00PM – 3:30AM

Rate
$20.00

Shift Differential
$1.00

Position Overview:

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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Machine learning: 2 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Food production: 2 years (Preferred)
• GMP: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tolleson, AZ 85353 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person