Production Equipment Operator (PEO I - Jax)

Wincup • Jacksonville, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

WinCup is hiring a Production Equipment Operator (PEO I) at its Jacksonville, Florida manufacturing plant. The role operates straw machine lines and includes performing quality checks, packing products, and troubleshooting manufacturing machines that produce plastic straws. The operator checks product quality and production settings, stops production when inferior product is being made, verifies job materials, follows safety procedures, and records production and downtime. The position also supports product introductions and works with plant and safety leadership. The work is on site in an indoor manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to speak and communicate, read, and write English to complete job-specific paperwork.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to complete required manufacturing and safety training.
• Ability to work designated shifts of 8 or more, 10 or more, or 12 hours, including weekdays, weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to frequently move or transport materials weighing up to 50 pounds, potentially involving bending, twisting, and reaching.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, potentially up to 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, and perform the listed physical activities.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment tending a production machine.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely checks to ensure that only quality product is manufactured.
• Maintain established cycle settings on assigned machines to ensure production quantity.
• Stop production if inferior product is being produced.
• Perform assigned quality tests, including straw length, diameter, color, and straightness checks.
• Check orders to ensure the correct product, boxes, and cartons are being used for scheduled jobs.
• Follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and practices, including lock-out/tag-out when required.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and troubleshoot assigned machines.
• Respond immediately to defective goods.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Complete labor sheets at the end of the shift, recording production and downtime using the company computer.
• Work independently and as a team member, and follow leadership directives to sustain productivity and target levels.
• Follow company, manufacturing, and safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with plant and safety leadership.
• Complete mandated manufacturing and safety training on equipment.
• Support current and new product introductions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by WinCup leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, with most benefit eligibility beginning 31 days after hire.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• 401(k) plan with a company match available after 60 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

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