The Night Shift Press Operator is valuable part of our processing team. **Employee Type:** Full time **Location:** MO Lee’s Summit **Job Type:** Production Group **Job Posting Title:** Night Shift Press Operator **Job Description:** **Schedule: 3rd shift** 11:00pm - 7:30am, with shift days determined at hire *March 3, 2025 schedule will change to 6:00 pm - 6:30 am on a 2,2,3 schedule **Work Location:** 200 NW Victoria Dr, Lee’s Summit, MO **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:** $23.00 per hour, with an additional $1.50 per hour shift differential **Monitors and controls Press and Dryer operations.** o Performs die format and recipe changes on Short and Long Goods press as procedures require. o Constantly reviews the processing operation and parameters to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement. o Maintains adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required. o Regularly monitors Die Washing operations and Flour Unloading operations. o Participates in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs. **Participates in Quality Assurance program.** o Communicates directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures. o Samples and tests process streams as required by the QA program and procedures. o Maintains QA records. o Understands and interprets QA results and takes appropriate action when required. **Participates in plant maintenance program.** o Communicates directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas. o Performs preventive maintenance activities as required. o Assists maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs. o Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues. **Participates in Plant Safety Programs.** o Knows and understands Zerega’s GMP policies and any federal regulations relating to process operations and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times. o Works in a safe manner at all times. **Other Duties:** o Participates, complies, and follows 5S organizational program. o Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness. o Monitors use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies. **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. 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.