Full-Time

Certified Maintenance Team Member

Posted on 10/4/2025

Winland Foods

Winland Foods

501-1,000 employees

Global private-label and branded food manufacturer

Compensation Overview

$29.87 - $42.14/hr

+ Shift Differential of $1.50

Independence, MO, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Must demonstrate good communication skills and be able to understand and interpret equipment training manuals and drawings.
  • Must demonstrate good math skills.
  • Must demonstrate a sense of urgency.
  • Must possess a solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing).
  • Demonstrate creative troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of electrical distribution and control circuits.
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of PLC theory and programming.
  • Advanced working knowledge of the following support equipment: Boilers, pumps and circulating systems, Air compressors and pneumatic systems, Pneumatic conveying theory and related systems, Pasta drying instrumentation.
  • Understand be proficient in the operation of the following shop equipment: Drill press, Hydraulic press, Milling machine, Lathe, Grinders, band saws and other related hand tools.
  • Advanced maintenance welding including: AC/DC stick, Tig, Mig, Gas Acetylene.
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted; periodically lift up to 100 lbs.
  • Must be able to climb, kneel, crawl and work at elevation.
  • Vocal communication required to communicate with all plant personnel.
  • Distance and color vision acuity is required.
Responsibilities
  • Stock and locate spare parts.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Perform equipment modifications and rebuilds.
  • Perform routine maintenance welding and minor fabrication.
  • Perform general building maintenance.
  • Responsible for ensuring equipment is properly maintained in order to manufacture safe, legal and quality product.
  • Ensure that work areas are clean that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are full complied with.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas.
  • Schedule and perform the following regular preventive maintenance: Flour system blowers, airlocks, diverter valves and sifters, Change dust collector filter bags, Presses, dryers, accumulators and strippers, Die washer, Short cut storage and distribution system, Packaging machines, scales, code daters, printers, casepackers and tapers, Alvey case lifts, conveyors, accumulators and palletizer, Air compressors and dryers, Boiler, circulating pumps and control valves, Chillers and air handlers and intake filters (general HVAC), Water treatment system, Plant hot water system and general plumbing.
  • Must be able to adjust their work schedule in order to maintain a 2-shift operation (may require overtime as operation requires).
  • Be able to effectively communicate with team members to support a self-directed work environment.
  • Use sound judgment in exercising caution to insure personal safety and the safety of others.
  • Communicate effectively across all functions to insure efficient production levels.

Winland Foods manufactures private label and branded food products for retailers, co-packers, and foodservice customers, with a range that includes pasta, sauces, dressings, syrups, jams, pie fillings, pita chips, and dry dinners. It produces items for both private-label programs and its own consumer brands, selling to mainstream grocers, big-box retailers, e-commerce platforms, and industrial customers, often through co-packing arrangements. The company operates with vertical integration and a broad network of facilities across North America and Europe, and in 2025 merged with La Doria to form Windoria, expanding global scale and supply-chain capabilities. Its goal is to meet growing demand for private-label foods by providing a wide manufactured portfolio and using Windoria’s platform to serve retailers and brands worldwide.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oak Brook, Illinois

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $38.5M St. Louis pasta expansion adds 25 jobs by fall 2026.
  • Vertically integrated supply chain serves retailers worldwide post-merger.
  • NAICS 311824 enables targeted government contracts for pasta mixes.

What critics are saying

  • Top-3 retailer loss eliminates 15-25% revenue in 12-24 months.
  • Windoria integration fails, destroying $500M synergy in 6-18 months.
  • Wheat price spike compresses margins 300-500bps in 6-12 months.

What makes Winland Foods unique

  • Winland Foods specializes in private label meal preparation like pasta and sauces.
  • Windoria merger with La Doria creates $4B sales group across 28 facilities.
  • Operates 17 facilities in US, Canada, Italy for global pasta brands.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Company News

Business Wire
Sep 19th, 2025
Windoria, A Global Food Manufacturing Champion, Is Born Through the Combination of Winland Foods and La Doria

Following the combination of two leading food manufacturers, U.S.-based Winland Foods and Italy-based La Doria, the Board of Directors of LDW Investment Top ...

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