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Job Title: Paper Cup Machine Operator
Department: Paper Cups
Supervisor’s

Title:

Production Manager
Location
:
Tolleson, AZ
Work Type: On-Site (Not a Remote Position)

Win Cup 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. Win Cup 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.

Win Cup 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 passionately committed to the environment, excellence, innovation and growth.

For additional information regarding Win Cup and our ground-breaking and environmentally friendly products, check us out at:

We are a dynamic, diverse and inclusive team bound together by our shared Values of:

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

Here at Win Cup we are proud to offer our valued, full-time Team Members a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package with most benefit eligibility beginning just 31 days post hire, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer paid time off (PTO) and holidays, short & long-term disability, and an Team Member Assistance Plan (EAP). And, to top it off, we offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match available after only 60 days of employment.

The Paper Cup Machine Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining and monitoring specialized paper cup forming machinery that manufactures, assembles and transports high quality paper cups.

• Responsible for powering up machine by switching the power breaker.
• Maintains cup transport channels to prevent cups from becoming dirty.
• Ensures machinery is free of debris, glue residue, dust, and paraffin/wax.
• Secures machine safety guards.
• Feeds the paraffin (waxed) paper machine.
• Monitors inventory levels of paper stock, ensures paper is feeding correctly into the machine and adjust the gluing mechanism.
• Ensures compliance of quality parameters between the rim and tip of the cups, quantity of cups per bag or case, and ensure cups are not glued or stuck to each other.
• Checks for leakage in cups.
• Troubleshoots machinery and conducts quality control inspections regularly.
• Maintains housekeeping and cleanliness in the work area.
• Troubleshoots machinery, identifies and documents mechanical and/or electrical risks in the forming machine on a daily production log and communicates with supervisor.
• Tracks and makes requests for raw materials and supplies from the supervisor as needed.
  
  Maintains assigned work tools and equipment.
• Complies with all safety rules, PPE, policies, procedures and practices to include performing lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) of equipment when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Lead, Shift Supervisor or Department Manager.

The list of “Essential Duties and Responsibilities” 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.

Education – High School Diploma or GED

Experience – One year in a manufacturing environment, paper industry preferred. Previous experience operating paper cup forming machinery preferred.

Skills – Basic computer skills. Basic Math skills. Mechanical aptitude. Ability to function independently. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Good oral and written communication skills.

• 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…