Print Equipment Operator

WinCup; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WinCup is seeking a Print Equipment Operator on the Night shift in Stone Mountain, GA. You will operate multiple print machines to produce foam cups and other foam products, perform color adjustments, and ensure product quality meets GMP and safety standards.

The role requires two years of manufacturing experience, high school education, and strong teamwork and communication skills. You will support changeovers, monitor ink levels, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• At least two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment tending a production machines for print.
• Mechanical aptitude of sound judgement.
• Mathematical knowledge.
• Basic PC skills including Excel and use of web based applications to use FedEx, UPS and print labels.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Must be able to speak, read and write English in order to complete job specific paperwork.
• Ability to work independently and function as a team member.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Work mandatory overtime, early morning, late evenings and weekends when required during busy season, inventory, and for vacation coverage.

Responsibilities

• Runs multiple print machines to produce foam cups and/or other foam customer products.
• Continuously ensures that only quality product is printed and enters the packing area by constantly monitoring product quality. Immediately stops production in the event inferior product is being produced.
• Compares products to sample cups for quality product.
• Monitors work order status and shut down printers at appropriate time.
• Cleaning plates and adding appropriate amount of ink as required ensuring quality product.
• Diagnose and determine cause for machine and/or print problems. Make adjustments for color.
• Preparing for and assisting with change-over while ensuring that the proper change-over parts are installed and adjustments are made to specifications.
• Cleaning change-over parts removed during a print change and returns them to the print storage area along with tagging any defective parts.
• Monitor for an adequate supply of inks, labels and bulk products by the print machines to facilitate production.
• Perform daily cleaning of the print machines such as cleaning inside / outside of printer.
• Comply with all safety rules, polices, procedures and practices to include performing lock-out/tag-out of print equipment as required.
• Inform the print mechanic and/or shift supervisor or change over technician when assistance is required.
• Maintain, change film, clean jams of bagger and check for bagger safety estops.
• Perform hourly checks as required to ensure Safety, Quality and Line Performance.
• Provides assistance to other Print Equipment Operators while ensuring standardization of optimal productivity targeted levels.
• Responsible for communicating to the supervisor immediately of any failure to meet established quality standards.
• Perform all work in a safe manner to include performing lock-out/tag-out of equipment before making any repairs.
• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers on the status of equipment.
• Maintains housekeeping standards by keeping a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Attend meeting and training session as required.
• Participates in the training of new team members.
• Performs additional assignments and/or special projects that may require additional customer demands.
• Maintains housekeeping standards by keeping a clean work area at all times.
• Adheres to all good manufacturing practices (GMP), safety, HACCP and SQF requirements; rectify and/or report any and all non-compliance to the supervisor or the SQF practitioner immediately.
• Follows WinCup OPERA Values, safety initiatives, and other related plant standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Mathematical knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Planning and organizing

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Excel

FedEx

UPS

Label printing systems

Job description

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

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. WinCup actively provides training and education assistance to develop employees.

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: Print Equipment Operator (NIGHTS)

Job Location: Stone Mountain, GA

Reports To: Production Shift Supervisor

Job Summary

The Print Equipment Operator is responsible for print operator machine, training, adjustments, repairs, and troubleshooting. Operates multiple print equipment machines that produces printed disposable foam cups, bowls or containers. Ensures basic mechanical diagnoses and follows safety and GMP processes. Adheres to daily operational targets and customer demands.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Runs multiple print machines to produce foam cups and/or other foam customer products.
• Continuously ensures that only quality product is printed and enters the packing area by constantly monitoring product quality. Immediately stops production in the event inferior product is being produced.
• Compares products to sample cups for quality product.
• Monitors work order status and shut down printers at appropriate time.
• Cleaning plates and adding appropriate amount of ink as required ensuring quality product.
• Diagnose and determine cause for machine and/or print problems. Make adjustments for color.
• Preparing for and assisting with change-over while ensuring that the proper change-over parts are installed and adjustments are made to specifications.
• Cleaning change-over parts removed during a print change and returns them to the print storage area along with tagging any defective parts.
• Monitor for an adequate supply of inks, labels and bulk products by the print machines to facilitate production.
• Perform daily cleaning of the print machines such as cleaning inside / outside of printer.
• Comply with all safety rules, polices, procedures and practices to include performing lock-out/tag-out of print equipment as required.
• Inform the print mechanic and/or shift supervisor or change over technician when assistance is required.
• Maintain, change film, clean jams of bagger and check for bagger safety estops.
• Perform hourly checks as required to ensure Safety, Quality and Line Performance.
• Provides assistance to other Print Equipment Operators while ensuring standardization of optimal productivity targeted levels.
• Responsible for communicating to the supervisor immediately of any failure to meet established quality standards.
• Perform all work in a safe manner to include performing lock-out/tag-out of equipment before making any repairs.
• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers on the status of equipment.
• Maintains housekeeping standards by keeping a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Attend meeting and training session as required.
• Participates in the training of new team members.
• Performs additional assignments and/or special projects that may require additional customer demands.
• Maintains housekeeping standards by keeping a clean work area at all times.
• Adheres to all good manufacturing practices (GMP), safety, HACCP and SQF requirements; rectify and/or report any and all non-compliance to the supervisor or the SQF practitioner immediately.
• Follows WinCup OPERA Values, safety initiatives, and other related plant standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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, safety, and leadership.
• Ability to complete mandated new manufacturing training on equipment to maximize output efficiencies.
• Supports all current and new product modifications and introductions.

Education and Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• At least two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment tending a production machines for print.
• Mechanical aptitude of sound judgement.
• Mathematical knowledge.
• Basic PC skills including Excel and use of web based applications to use FedEx, UPS and print labels.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Must be able to speak, read and write English in order to complete job specific paperwork.
• Ability to work independently and function as a team member.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Work mandatory overtime, early morning, late evenings and weekends when required during busy season, inventory, and for vacation coverage.

Working Conditions

• In-doors in a manufacturing and/or environment that is not air-conditioned.
• Exposure to extreme heat.
• Wear PPE while working which includes hairnet, hearing protection and safety glasses with side guards.
• May work 12 hour shift that begins at 6:50 p.m. for nightshift.
• Required to work weekdays, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Subject to on-call activity to ensure equipment is functional.

Physical Demands

• Work 12-hour shift while standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping and lifting throughout the entire shift.
• Requires the manual movement of cases of finished goods and other objects such as bagger film that weight up to 40 pounds.
• 100% tobacco free workplace on all Company premises. Designated outside smoking area provided and must be followed.

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.

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.

Thank you for considering WinCup and making a difference!