Press Operator

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 with $1.00 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.   Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly.   Use your technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Processing flowing.  Monitor equipment performance and ensure efficient, safe, and continuous operation across all systems.  Perform routine operation checks.  Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment changeovers.    Ensure proper sanitation after changeovers.   Execute advanced troubleshooting, pre-inspection checks, and complex changeovers.    Monitor and optimize line performance.   Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management:   Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and Processing.   Perform manual packing and palletizing.  Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP.  Conduct quality checks on products and Processing.   Verify weight control, material accuracy, and product quality at multiple checkpoints.    Minimize downtime and defects by leading the team in Centerlining and…