Hiring Immediately - Straw Machine Operator - Jacksonville, FL

WinCup is a leading manufacturer of disposable polystyrene cups, bowls, containers, straws and lids. The company’s eight manufacturing locations are committed to high-quality products and guaranteeing superior customer service. Our values drive our culture, One Team, Performance and Recognition Based, Excellence in All We Do, Respectful and Engaged Leadership and Always Do The Right Thing. Come to work for a growing leader in the industry!

Summary:

Plastics machine operator who is responsible for the operation of straw machine line(s), quality checks, packing and troubleshooting of manufacturing machine(s) that produce plastic straw products.

Functions:

• 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.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area at all times.
• Fill out labor sheets at end of shift noting production and downtime using the company computer.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Lead, Team Supervisor or Department Manager.

Physical Demands:

• 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.

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 day shift
• Able to work weekdays, weekends and overtime.

Qualifications:

Education – High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience – One year in a manufacturing environment tending a production machine preferred

Skills – Basic computer skills. Must be ability to read, write and speak English

The list of “functions” above is not intended to be exhaustive and 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 their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, protected veteran status or disability.

WinCup offers our full time team members great benefit choices for you and your family with most benefit eligibility 31 days after hire. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, paid vacation, paid holidays, short term disability and more

COME TO WORK FOR A GROWING COMPANY!!