Print Equipment Operator - (NIGHT SHIFT 12 HRS)

Wincup • Stone Mountain, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

WinCup is seeking a Print Equipment Operator to operate multiple printing machines that produce printed disposable foam cups, bowls, and other containers. The role includes monitoring production and print quality, making machine and color adjustments, diagnosing equipment or printing problems, performing routine cleaning, and supporting equipment changeovers and repairs. The operator helps meet daily operational targets and customer demands while following safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF requirements.

This position is based in Stone Mountain, Georgia, and reports to the Production Shift Supervisor. It may involve 12-hour night shifts beginning at 6:50 p.m., work in an indoor manufacturing environment that may not be air-conditioned and is exposed to extreme heat, required PPE, on-call activity, and mandatory overtime, including weekends, as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment tending production machines for print.
• Mechanical aptitude and sound judgment.
• Mathematical knowledge.
• Basic PC skills, including Excel and web-based applications for using FedEx and UPS and printing labels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to complete job-specific paperwork.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime, early mornings, late evenings, and weekends when required during busy season, inventory, and vacation coverage.
• Ability to work required weekdays, weekends, and overtime as needed, and to participate in on-call activity to help ensure equipment is functional.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift while standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Ability to manually move finished-goods cases 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.
• Comply with the 100% tobacco-free policy on company premises and follow designated outside smoking-area rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple print machines to produce foam cups and other foam customer products.
• Monitor printed product quality, compare products with sample cups, stop production when inferior product is being produced, and immediately report failures to meet quality standards.
• Monitor work orders and shut down printers at the appropriate time.
• Clean printing plates and add the appropriate amount of ink to maintain product quality.
• Diagnose causes of machine or print problems and make color adjustments.
• Prepare for and assist with changeovers, ensuring correct parts are installed and adjustments meet specifications.
• Clean removed changeover parts, return them to print storage, and tag defective parts.
• Monitor supplies of ink, labels, and bulk products at print machines.
• Clean the inside and outside of print machines daily.
• Follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and practices, including lockout/tagout when required and before equipment repairs.
• Notify the print mechanic, shift supervisor, or changeover technician when assistance is needed.
• Maintain and change bagger film, clear bagger jams, and check bagger safety emergency stops.
• Perform required hourly checks for safety, quality, and line performance.
• Assist other Print Equipment Operators and support targeted productivity levels and standardization.
• Communicate equipment status to supervisors and coworkers.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and meet housekeeping standards.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions and participate in training new team members.
• Perform additional assignments or special projects as required by customer demands, and other duties as assigned.
• Follow GMP, safety, HACCP, and SQF requirements; promptly correct or report non-compliance to a supervisor or SQF practitioner.
• Follow WinCup OPERA Values, safety initiatives, and other plant standards.
• Support current and new product modifications and introductions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; most benefit eligibility begins 31 days after hire.
• Paid holidays.
• Accruing paid time off.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k) plan with company match available after 60 days.
• Training and education assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED