Straw Packer-Night Shift

Wincup•Higginsville, MO

2h•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

WinCup is hiring a Straw Packer for its Higginsville, Missouri manufacturing operation. The Inspector/Packer visually inspects products, segregates and packages acceptable products, and alerts the appropriate team members when quality, food safety, or production problems arise. The role ensures that only quality products are packed into finished cases and that good manufacturing practices are followed. It supports smooth product flow by working efficiently, responding safely to equipment signals and jams, and assisting other team members as needed. This position is scheduled for a night shift beginning at 8:00 p.m., with shifts lasting 12 or more hours. The work takes place indoors in a manufacturing environment that is not air conditioned. The position requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, and other physical activity throughout the shift, as well as the use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Willingness to learn.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Ability to work shifts of 12 or more hours while standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, and lifting throughout the shift.
Ability to manually move repair parts and tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work indoors in a manufacturing environment that is not air conditioned.
Ability to wear required PPE, including a hairnet, hearing protection, and safety glasses with side guards.
Ability to work a shift beginning at 8:00 and to work weekdays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Prioritize personal safety and the safety of anyone affected by work activities.
Follow GMP, food safety, HACCP, and SQF requirements, and promptly correct or report non-compliance to management or the SQF practitioner.
Ensure necessary packaging supplies are available by obtaining them or notifying Utility.
Report for scheduled shifts and attend required meetings.
Construct cartons and ensure the correct carton is used for the product.
Visually inspect products and packaging for quality, proper printing, and seals; periodically inspect random product logs and immediately report defects to the Production Leader or Production Equipment Operator.
Pack the specified number of product bags into cartons and accurately count cups when hand bagging.
Seal cartons and apply proper stamps or labels, ensuring each carton has a correctly coded, legible date code.
Set aside defective products for correction or scrapping so they do not reach customers.
Work safely and effectively to keep packing bins or stacking tubes clear.
Assist other team members as needed.
Help the Pack-Tech maintain the packaging floor; respond to product-jam signals, clear jams, restart equipment safely and properly, and repackage products mispacked due to miscounts.
Maintain housekeeping standards and keep the work area clean.
Perform other duties assigned by the Shift Supervisor.