Straw Extruder Operator

WinCup is a foodservice 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 is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable straws and stirrers in the world.

We are a diverse team and bound together by our shared Values. We value:

• One Team
• Performance Based; Rewards & Recognition Driven
• Excellence in All We Do
• Respectful and Engaged Leadership
• Always Do the Right Thing

So, if working on fantastic brands through innovation that leaves a positive legacy for our environment is what you are passionate about - read on to see if you might be a fit with our growing team!

Job Position: Straw Machine Operator

Job Location: Stone Mountain, GA

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Job Summary:

Responsible for operating straw extruders and or wrappers in a safe manner, ensuring quality product is produced and packaged into finished cases. Reviews operations of straw machine line(s), quality checks, packing and troubleshooting of manufacturing machine(s) that produce plastic straw products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform timely checks to ensure that only quality product is manufactured.

• Maintains established cycle settings on assigned machines to ensure production quantity

• Stops production in the event inferior product is being produced.

• Perform all assigned quality tests to measure the quality of the product being made (i.e. straw length, diameter testing, color testing and straightness of product). This requires frequent fingering and handling of the product to inspect for defects.

• Check order to ensure correct product, boxes, and cartons are being used for scheduled job.

• Comply with all safety rules, polices, procedures and practices to include performing lock-out/tag-out of production equipment when required.

• Diagnose and determine cause for machine malfunctions along with making operator troubleshoot to assigned machines.

• Immediately respond to any defective goods.

• Maintains cleanliness in the department accordingly while working in a safe and clean environment at all times.

• Fill out labor sheets at end of shift noting production and downtime using the company computer.

• Actively supports lean manufacturing activities in the department, and in the plant.

• Follows WinCup OPERA values, safety initiatives, GMP, and other related plant standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Lead, Production Supervisor or Department Manager.

Job Qualifications & Experience:

Education – High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience – Two years in a manufacturing environment tending a production machine preferred

Skills – Mechanical aptitude, basic computer skills. Must be ability to read, write and speak English

Competencies:

• Ability to follow directives with STM leadership, managers, supervisors, in ensuring productivity and target levels are sustained.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures including manufacturing and safety policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Collaboration with plant and safety leadership.
• Ability to complete mandated new manufacturing training on equipment to maximize output efficiencies.
• Supports all current and new product introductions.

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 6:50 a.m. for dayshift or a nightshift that begins 6:50 p.m.

• Required to work weekdays, weekends and overtime as needed.

Working Conditions:

• 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 shift while sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, use hands to finger, grasp with hands and arms, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and lifting throughout the entire shift.

• Requires the manual movement of cases of finished goods that weight up to 25 pounds.

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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we complete background checks and drug tests to ensure the safety of our team-members in the workplace.

WinCup offers our full-time team members great benefit choices for you and your family with most benefit eligibility 31 days after hire, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, accruing paid time off, short and long-term disability, EAP, 401(k) with a company match available after 60 days.

Thank you for considering WinCup and making a difference!