At Winland Foods, we believe great food starts with great people—people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day.
As a Processing Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our production process running safely, smoothly, and efficiently. You’ll operate, monitor, and maintain processing machinery and equipment, monitor product flow, and ensure every batch meets our rigorous quality and food safety standards.
This role is more than just keeping production moving—it’s about working with a team that supports one another, takes pride in doing things the right way, and is committed to continuous improvement. By bringing your energy, attention to detail, and respect for safety, you’ll help us deliver food experiences that consumers can trust and enjoy.
Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
AZ Tolleson
Job Type:
Production Group
Job Posting Title:
Press Operator
Job Description:
Schedule: 6:00pm-6:30am, working a 2-2-3 schedule
Work Location: 495 S 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ
Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $25.50/hr plus $1.00 for night shift premium. Quarterly performance based bonus potential.
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.
Additional Perks:
- $1,000 sign on bonus ($500 once 90 days completed, $500 once 12 months completed)
- Free Pasta and other Products!!!
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance:
Perform and oversee equipment operations and maintenance activities, including forklift driving, die changes, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive upkeep for manufacturing systems, and processing systems.
Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management:
Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance:
Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.
Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training:
Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Coordinate team activities, assign tasks, lead shift meetings, and train others in advanced operations.
Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement:
Knowledge, Training and Experience:
Technical & Mechanical Skills:
Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers.
Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed.
Teamwork, Communication & Leadership:
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others at the worksite regarding work matters, which are mostly conducted in English. This includes the ability to understand and respond to oral communications; understand written information, communications, and safety information; and communicate in writing as needed.
Personal Attributes & Work Ethic:
Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
Employee must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership.
Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed.
Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned
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.
