Production Equipment Operator II

Wincup•Metuchen, NJ

12d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

WinCup is a food service packaging manufacturer producing cups, containers, straws, and lids. The Production Equipment Operator II is responsible for operating and maintaining production equipment, making basic adjustments, monitoring product quality, and troubleshooting equipment issues. The role includes routine equipment checks, cleaning, documentation, and compliance with safety procedures, including lockout/tagout when required. The position is based onsite at WinCup’s Metuchen, New Jersey manufacturing facility and reports to the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

One year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.
Ability to perform frequent equipment use and move or transport materials weighing up to 50 pounds, including bending, twisting, and reaching.
Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours as designated.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hairnet, hearing protection, and safety glasses with side guards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Experience packing finished goods.

Responsibilities

Operate production equipment used to manufacture cups, containers, straws, and/or lids.
Make basic mechanical adjustments to equipment, including temperature, air settings, water pressure, speed, and hydraulic pressure.
Replace simple worn or broken mechanical components and document replacements.
Perform timely operator mechanical checks on assigned equipment to maintain proper adjustments.
Maintain machine cycle settings to support product quality and minimize scrap.
Periodically clean dye lips, molds, and rollers.
Clean production lines, detect jams or machine malfunctions, and make adjustments as necessary.
Follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and practices, including performing lockout/tagout when required.
Evaluate equipment at the start of the shift to help ensure consistent production flow.
Perform hourly basket checks, line checks, and assigned quality and measurement tests; document findings on inspection checklists.
Immediately inform leadership of failures to meet established quality standards so corrective action can be taken.
Perform assigned product quality tests, including frequent handling and inspection for defects.
Diagnose machine malfunctions and troubleshoot assigned equipment.
Maintain a safe and clean work area.
Perform other duties assigned by the Production Lead, Team Supervisor, or Department Manager.