Machine Operator - Production

WinCup•West Chicago, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

WinCup is hiring a Machine Operator (PEO) to maintain and operate 4–6 foam-cup production lines. The role includes basic operator maintenance and equipment repair in a manufacturing environment, inspection and testing of product quality, and responding to equipment or product issues. Operators follow safety and plant standards, maintain production cycle times, communicate problems to production leadership, and support current and new product introductions. The position is based at WinCup’s West Chicago, Illinois facility and reports to the Production Supervisor. The listed salary range is $19–$25.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to 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.
Wear required PPE, including a hairnet, hearing protection, and safety glasses with side guards.
Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

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.
Comply with safety rules, policies, procedures, and practices, including performing lockout/tagout when required.
Diagnose machine malfunctions and make operator repairs to assigned machines.
Perform scrap-bin checks, line checks, and assigned quality tests; inspect products frequently to identify defective finished goods.
Maintain established cycle times on assigned machines to meet production goals.
Respond immediately to defective cups or other finished goods identified by a Packer, Print Operator, or Packing Tech.
Maintain a safe and clean work area.
Perform required daily preventive maintenance, including eliminating air, steam, and water leaks.
Communicate promptly with the Production Lead or Supervisor when assistance is needed to resolve raw-material, machine, handling-equipment, quality, or other problems.
Follow WinCup OPERA Values, safety initiatives, and other plant standards.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Follow directives from WCH leadership, managers, and supervisors to sustain productivity and target levels.
Follow company policies and procedures, including manufacturing and safety policies.
Collaborate with plant and safety leadership.
Complete required new manufacturing training on equipment to maximize output efficiencies.
Support current and new product introductions.