To assemble cardboard boxes necessary to support production of the Company’s food manufacturing operation or operate the uncasing machinery for glass or plastic packed in reshippers.

Monday - Friday (Saturday Overtime)

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

KY Buckner

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Box Machine Operator 2p-1030p

Job Description:

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

Safely operates equipment for the efficient assembly of cardboard boxes and the uncasing of glass or plastic.Maintains equipment in operating order, including changeover and sanitation procedures.Maintains clean and safe working environment in line with Company policies; leaves equipment and assembly area clean and in working order at end of the shift.Must perform change- over duties without assistance and in a timely manner.Performs periodic quality checks as required.Safely and accurately perform all duties as required for this position to ensure the safety and quality of our products.All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skill Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.Validation on position or machine will be required after initial training and every 6 months.Must be able to drive a forklift and be willing to obtain a forklift certification.Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly.Ability to follow verbal and written instruction, as well as basic math calculations.Must be able to work independently as well as effectively in a team environment.Must be able to work on all lines and perform all positions, including changeovers.Must be able to work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays/Sundays, as determined by  business needs.Experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.Experience working with manufacturing equipment preferred.Mechanical aptitude.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Must be able to perform the following:  standing, climbing, pulling, and or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and stooping.Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time. Good physical condition with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.Good hand/eye coordination, motor skills, 20/20 corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Environmental, Health and Safety Requirements:

Must wear all required personal protection equipment associated with specific manufacturing work environment and job duties as stated in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as assigned by leadership personnel.Maintain clean and safe working environment and follow all safety policies and procedures, such as lock out/tag out, safe lifting techniques, and all others as instructed.Inform Management of any food safety or quality issues or of any processes which become noncompliant with specified requirements.

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.