What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Equipment Operator II position at WinCup?
Production Equipment Operator II
WinCup is a food service packaging company focused on providing our customers and consumers the highest quality products allowing them to enjoy the beverages and foods they love, whether at home, or on the go. WinCup was established in 1962 and is now a leading manufacturer passionately transitioning into an innovative, technology driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands directly addressing plastic pollution.
WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers which are the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable straws and stirrers in the world!
Check us out at www.wincup.com!
We are a diverse and inclusive team bound together by our shared Values.
At WinCup, we are committed to:
- One Team
- Performance Based; Rewards & Recognition Driven
- Excellence in All We Do
- Respectful and Engaged Leadership
- Always Do the Right Thing
WinCup is proud to offer an excellent competitive compensation and comprehensive excellent benefits package to our full-time team members with most benefit eligibility beginning 31 days post hire, including medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), short and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match available after 60 days post hire!
So, if you are passionate about working on exceptional brands driven by innovation that leaves a lasting and positive impact on the environment, keep reading to see if you think you could just might be a great addition to our growing team!
Job Position: Production Equipment Operator II
Job Location: Metuchen, New Jersey
Reports To: Shift Production Lead
Work Type: On-Site
Job Description
Job Summary: Production Equipment Operator II is responsible for basic operator maintenance, adjustments, quality and operation of production equipment used to produce cups, containers, straws and / or lids.
Functions:
- Performs duties needed to operate production equipment used to produce cups, containers, straws and / or lids.
- Makes basic mechanical adjustments such as changing temperature, air settings, water pressure, speed and hydraulic pressure.
- Replaces and documents simple worn out or broken mechanical components.
- Performs timely operator mechanical checks on all assigned equipment to ensure proper adjustments are maintained.
- Maintains established cycle settings on assigned machines to ensure production quality with minimal scrap.
- Periodically cleans dye lip, molds, and rollers.
- Cleans lines and detects jams or malfunctions of machines. Makes adjustments as necessary.
- Comply with all safety rules, policies, procedures and practices to include performing LOTO of production equipment when required.
- Performs equipment evaluations at the start of the shift to ensure production flow is consistent throughout.
- Perform “basket checks”, “line checks” and all assigned quality and measurement tests of the product being made to inspect for defects and malfunctions every hour. Must document findings on the inspector checklist.
- Responsible for informing the leadership team immediately of any failure to meet established quality standards to ensure that corrective action is taken.
- Perform all assigned quality tests to measure the quality of the product. This requires frequent fingering and handling of the product to inspect for defects.
- Diagnose and determine cause for machine malfunctions along with making operator troubleshoot to assigned machines.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Lead, Team Supervisor or Department Manager.
Physical Demands:
- In-doors in a manufacturing environment that is not air-conditioned.
- Wear PPE while working which includes hairnet, hearing protection and safety glasses with side guards.
- Work a 12-hour shift that begins at 8:00 a.m. for day-shift or a night-shift that begins 8:00 p.m.
- Required to work weekdays, weekends and overtime as needed.
Working Conditions:
- Exposed to extreme heat. In-doors in a manufacturing environment that is not air conditioned.
- Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles
- Wear PPE while working, which includes hairnet, hearing protection and safety glasses with side guards.
- Work an 8 or 12 hour day shift ( working schedule Sunday thru. Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wed 8am to 2pm.)
- Able to work weekdays, weekends and overtime.
Qualifications:
Education – High School Diploma or GED preferred
Experience – Two years in a manufacturing environment. Two years as a production equipment operator. Previous machine operator experience in plastics or foam industry or extrusion or thermoforming operator preferred.
Skills – Basic computer skills. Basic Math skills. Mechanical aptitude. Ability to function with minimal direction. Must be ability to read, write and speak English. Good oral and written communication skills
The list of job requirements above is not intended to be exhaustive or all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
WinCup is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. At WinCup we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity and strengths of our team members, our customers, and community.
We welcome and consider candidates from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment.
To ensure the safety of our team members in the workplace, we perform background and drug screenings.
Thank you for considering WinCup and helping us make a difference!
