Straw Operator-Nights 8:00PM-8:00AM

**Straw Machine Operator, Higginsville Missouri** Night Shift 8:00PM-8:00AM 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. Trusted since 1962, WinCup is now a leading manufacturer passionately transitioning into an innovative, technology driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands directly addressing global 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! We are passionately committed to the environment, excellence, innovation and growth. For additional information regarding WinCup and our ground-breaking and environmentally friendly products, check us out at [https://WinCup.com](https://wincup.com/) [https://PhadeProducts.com](https://phadeproducts.com/) https://viofoam.com/ 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 WinCup 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 Employee 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! So, if you are passionate about working on exceptional brands driven by innovation that will leave a lasting and positive impact on the environment, keep reading to see if you think you might make a great addition to our growing team! **POSITION/TITLE: Straw Machine Operator** **WORK LOCATION: Higginsville** **POSITION REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor** **WORK TYPE: ON SITE** **JOB SUMMARY:** Operates straw extruders and or wrappers in a safe manner, ensuring that only quality product is produced and packaged into finished cases. Responds to equipment malfunctions and operates equipment in a safe and effective manner. Willingly assists other team members as needed. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** Operates straw extruders and or wrappers in a safe manner, ensuring that only quality product is produced and packaged into finished cases. Responds to equipment malfunctions and operates equipment in a safe and effective manner. Willingly assists other team members as needed. **Principle Accountabilities:** - Adheres to all good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, HACCP and SQF process requirements; rectify and/or report any and all non-compliance to Management or the SQF practitioner immediately. - Ensure all safety rules are followed, reporting any safety concerns to your Supervisor or Plant Manager. - Actively supports lean manufacturing activities in the department, and in the plant. - Maintains cleanliness in the department according to standard. - Check orders to ensure the correct raw material is used in the production process. - Operates all machines at production speeds consistently above standard with minimal waste. - Continually checks quality and adjusts machine as necessary. - Does minor maintenance in the department, including changing filters, adjusting the machines, changing blades, roll changes, die changes, length changes, etc. - Mixes raw material in the proper ratios - Grinds scrap straws for rework - Train new team members standard procedures to perform job duties. - Reads and comprehends the job order specifications, length, diameter, color, and straightness. - Completes proper paper work throughout the shift, including quality checks, production, labor sheets,…