Press Operator

Act as a point person for press operations, capable of all duties outlined as a Press Operator , as well as having an elevated proficiency in all systems pertinent to the pasta making process including but not limited to debugging problems and issues, completing accurate and reliable inventories, appropriately adjusting pasta schedule, and identifying and resolving process trends before they impact line or plant performance.

Employee Type

Full time

Location:

WI Kenosha

Job Type

Production Group

Job Posting Title

Press Operator

Responsibilities

Job Description:

Set up, operate, and control all equipment systems that are required to produce good pasta. This includes ingredient blending, flour tanker unloading, process water temperature control, cooling water controls, vacuum and boiler systems gauge and thermometer readings, dryer temperature and Humidity controls, and delivery of the pasta to the designated destination. Control of the equipment within parameters requiring a minimum hourly check of all major indices, including gauges, moisture content readings, drying controls and computer trend data systems, all with the aim of reacting to the data in a correct direction. Management of the WIP receiving system including selecting bin destinations and predicting bin availability, up to and including emptying pasta bins.

Preferred Skills

• Self-discipline of time management including sense of urgency to minimize plant downtime.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to train, maintain and promote a safe work environment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions
  
  

Qualifications (Required)

• 1 year relevant manufacturing experience.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to use computerized maintenance management system as well as other plant computer systems.
• Food industry or manufacturing experience
• Strong quantitative skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Mechanical logical understanding of processes
• Ability to drive and operate a forklift and high lift (requires training and certification)
• Ability to follow written policies, programs and SOP's.
• Proficient in English verbal and written communication
• Computer skills with Microsoft, Word, Excel and (SAP preferred)
  
  

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.

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.

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