Machine Operator - Production
About The Position
WinCup is hiring a Machine Operator (PEO) for its West Chicago, Illinois, manufacturing facility. The role is responsible for operating and maintaining 4–6 foam cup production lines, performing basic operator maintenance and equipment repairs, and helping ensure product quality and production goals are met. The operator follows company safety, quality, and plant standards and communicates production or equipment issues to plant leadership. The position requires working 12-hour shifts, either starting at 6:50 a.m. or 6:50 p.m., in an indoor manufacturing environment that is not air-conditioned. Full-time team members are offered benefit choices, with most benefits eligible 31 days after hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to follow directives and help sustain productivity and target levels.
- Ability to follow company, manufacturing, and safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to collaborate with plant and safety leadership.
- Ability to complete mandated new manufacturing equipment training.
- Pass a pre-employment physical.
- Ability to work a 12-hour shift while standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, and lifting throughout the shift.
- Ability to manually move cases of finished goods and other objects, such as bagger film, weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
- Wear required PPE, including a hairnet, hearing protection, and safety glasses with side guards.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment tending a production machine.
Responsibilities
- Record timely checks to ensure only quality product is manufactured and enters packing bins.
- Follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and practices, including performing lockout/tagout on production equipment when required.
- Diagnose machine malfunctions and perform operator repairs on assigned machines.
- Perform scrap bin checks, line checks, and assigned quality tests; frequently inspect products to identify defective finished goods.
- Maintain established cycle times on assigned machines to meet production goals.
- Respond promptly to reports of defective cups or other finished goods from Packers, Print Operators, or Packing Techs.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area.
- Perform required daily preventative maintenance, including eliminating air, steam, and water leaks.
- Communicate promptly with the Production Lead or Supervisor when assistance is needed with raw materials, machines, handling equipment, quality, or other problems.
- Follow WinCup OPERA Values, safety initiatives, and related plant standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Support current and new product introductions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Accruing paid time off
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match available after 60 days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
