Lead Production Equipment Operator (Nights - Rotational Schedule)

Wincup•Tolleson, AZ

5h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Production Equipment Operator provides leadership, training, and support to Production Equipment Operators who maintain and adjust equipment, oversee quality standards, and operate production equipment used to manufacture cups, containers, and lids. The role coordinates shift duties with production leadership, supports production plans, checks quality and documentation, and serves as backup to the Production Supervisor. It also performs production equipment operator work, including operating and adjusting machinery, troubleshooting, minor repairs, inspections, and quality testing. The position is on-site at WinCup’s Tolleson, Arizona manufacturing plant and includes a night rotational schedule. The role requires compliance with safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out when required, as well as GMP, food safety, HACCP, SQF, sanitation, and housekeeping standards. Team members must be available on-call as required and able to work shifts of 8 or more, 10 or more, or 12 hours, including designated weekdays, weekends, and overtime. Employment is contingent on successful completion of e-verify, drug screening, and a background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Two years of experience as a production equipment operator.
Previous machine operator experience in the foam industry.
Experience cross-training teammates.
Basic computer skills.
Basic math skills.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to function independently.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.
Ability to work designated shifts of 8 or more, 10 or more, or 12 hours, including weekdays, weekends, and overtime.
Ability to wear required PPE, including a hairnet, hearing protection, and safety glasses with side guards.
Successful completion of e-verify, drug screening, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous machine operator experience in plastics, extrusion, or thermoforming.

Responsibilities

Communicate shift issues, including quality, housekeeping, and operational changes, with the incoming or outgoing Lead Production Equipment Operator.
Review daily operating plans with the Production Supervisor and implement schedule changes needed to meet production requirements.
Assign Production Equipment Operators and Pack Techs to lines and designate breaks during shift meetings.
Train team members on equipment operation.
Verify that operators complete required quality checks and ensure paperwork is completed and retained.
Provide directive leadership and ensure company policies and safety rules are followed.
Act as backup to the shift Production Supervisor.
Operate multiple production machines continuously to ensure products meet specifications.
Adjust equipment temperature, air settings, PCW water pressure, speed, and hydraulic pressure; monitor temperature changes throughout the shift.
Perform minor maintenance and troubleshooting, identify equipment inefficiencies, and help return repaired equipment to production with minimal downtime.
Maintain machine cycle settings, identify and troubleshoot production discrepancies, and evaluate mold and machine counts at the start of shifts.
Perform hourly basket checks, line checks, and assigned quality and measurement tests; document findings on inspection checklists.
Perform product tests, including weight, length, color, and straightness checks, and report quality failures to the leadership team promptly.
Follow safety procedures, including performing lock-out/tag-out of production equipment when required.
Attend or lead meetings as required and assist other team members as needed.
Operate production machinery and equipment, including the Pre-Expander, Thermoforming equipment, densifier, melter, and baler.
Conduct equipment safety inspections and notify appropriate personnel when troubleshooting is needed.
Comply with GMP, food safety, HACCP, SQF, and sanitation requirements, and rectify or report non-compliance issues.
Maintain clean and safe work areas and perform other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor, Plant Engineer, Department Manager, or Plant Manager.