The Certified Packaging Team Member is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of a variety of packaging and processing equipment used in food manufacturing. Key responsibilities include operating and monitoring filler equipment to accurately dispense products into bottles, jars, or other containers; overseeing casepacker operations to ensure proper packing, labeling, and palletizing of finished goods; and managing box-making equipment to prepare and supply quality packaging materials. In addition, this role provides utility support across production lines, assisting with changeovers, material handling, sanitation, and other tasks as needed to maintain smooth operations. The position requires adherence to strict food safety and quality standards, while promoting efficiency, minimizing downtime, and supporting overall team performance. **Employee Type:** Full time **Location:** KY Buckner **Job Type:** Production Group **Job Posting Title:** Machine Operator 3rd Shift **Job Description:** **Schedule:** Sunday - Thursday (Friday OT), 10:00p-6:30a **Work Location:** 1 Quality Place, Buckner, KY 40010 **Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness. **Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $23.55 Per Hour + $1.00 Shift Differential **Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:** + Operate and monitor packaging and processing equipment. + Perform timely and accurate changeovers and minor maintenance of equipment to minimize downtime. + Inspect products for label accuracy, cap integrity, shrink wrap condition, code legibility, and proper pack count. + Ability to operate at least three (3) of the processing machines and/or perform three (3) of the various jobs in the operating area. + Accurately complete all required documentation, including production schedules, quality checks, downtime, housekeeping, and work orders. + Communicate effectively with team members and Supervisors regarding material inventories and production issues. + Maintain clean and safe work areas following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company policies. + Monitor line for broken packaging, defective bottles, missing caps, or other product irregularities. + Dispose of trash, monitor hold areas, and manage special order requests or same-day shipments. + Perform all other duties as assigned. **Knowledge and Critical Skill Requirements:** + High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. + Successful validation on position or machine after initial training and at required intervals. + Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to obtain certification. + Dependable and reliable with the maturity to handle equipment safely and sensibly. + Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and perform basic math calculations. + Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment across all lines and positions, including changeovers. + Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends, as determined by business needs. + Preferred experience in manufacturing, distribution, and working with manufacturing equipment. + 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:** + Adhere to all safety and environmental policies, including lockout/tagout, safe lifting, and PPE usage. + Maintain a safe and organized work environment in compliance with company standards. + Immediately report any food safety, quality, sanitation, or equipment concerns to management. **Food Safety:** + Ensure compliance with company, customer, and government food safety standards. + Initiate actions to prevent nonconformities in food safety or quality systems. + Identify, document, and communicate food safety or quality concerns. + Control further processing of nonconforming products until deficiencies are corrected. **EEO Statement:** Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, 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 or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or 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.