Packaging Machine Operator

Winland Foods

Last Updated: 11/12/2025 12:10:03 AM

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Current Days Open
49
Reqs Seen
7
Current Min Salary
$21.50 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$21.50 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
31.3
First Seen
9/25/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$21.50 (Hourly)
11/12/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$22.50 (Hourly)
5/30/2026

Full Job Description

Packs products as required by customer and company specifications. Maintains safe and sanitary conditions of the production areas. Employee Type: Full time Location: ND Grand Forks Job Type: Production Group Job Posting Title: Packaging Machine Operator Job Description: Schedule: Rotating A/B Schedule: (3) days one week and (4) days the next, 12 hour shift, 7:00am to 7:30pm Work Location: 1801 N 36th St, Grand Forks, ND 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: $21.50 per hour 12-Hour Shifts (3-2-2 schedule, constant heavy lifting, standing, and walking, climbing stairs, cleaning, helping with change overs, paperwork, and monitoring production line that produces and packages long and short goods (pasta products). After the pasta is made, this line packages it in cartons and large totes. 1. Packs product per PMC parameter sheets. 2. Pre-stages materials needed for packing the shift in neat and orderly fashion in areas defined. 3. Identifies waste streams and contacts supervisor for remedy and immediate action. 4. Executes Quality Assurance paperwork as defined. 5. Executes changeovers per the parameter sheets to include proper screens, totes, and liners as needed. 6. Executes changeover sanitation 7. Collects and reviews paperwork before turning it in to supervisor. 8. Operates short goods packaging equipment. 9. Ensures correct product is dispensed into correct container. 10. Makes equipment adjustments as necessary. 11. Forms containers either manually or using case forming machine. 12. Operates forklift and pallet jack. 13. Performs shutdown sanitation duties as required. Starting Rate is $21.50 / Night Shift / 12 hours (3-2-2) 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.

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