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!

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.

Job Position: Shift Lead - Lids/Therm

Job Location: West Chicago, IL

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting shift supervision in the safe, efficient operation of the cups department. The Shift Lead is a critical team member. Their ability to execute and engage team members is critical to the success of the shift. The use of Standard Work will support them in the initiative. The Shift Lead takes direction from the Shift Supervisor and together along with the Lead PEO work in tandem in managing the shift.

Lead Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the shift supervisor, the shift lead monitors the entire production floor, ensuring the smooth operation of the shift. The shift lead drives safety by confirming all shift personnel are following safety and GMP guidelines.
• Checks material supplies (boxes, bags, tape, etc.) at the start of the shift. Assures required materials and supplies are requested and available at beginning of shift. Communicates directly with Material Handlers for materials needs.
• Following Standard Work, oversees quality checks, both White Cup and Print, checks correct sleeve counts, correct boxes and/or labels, etc at their designated time.
• Ensures the entire shift is following break schedule and reports to supervisor any inconsistencies.
• Helps identify and determine causes for quality problems, equipment problems, and failure to meet production standards, communicates with maintenance personnel or shift supervisor.
• Takes time at least once per shift to coach/mentor team members.
• Oversee new employees on shifts in work assignments. Provide assistance in training all new (and temporary) employees in accordance with established training manual. Make time each day to ensure new Team members are being attended to and being treated respectfully.
• Always use and follow Standard Work.
• Be able to run the shift if needed without the support of the supervisor.
• Oversees and ensures good housekeeping and good sanitation practices are being maintained.
• Ensures all necessary paperwork is maintained and turned in on a timely manner can without issue.
• Maintains good communication with shift Supervisor on production, quality and equipment problems as it relates to production floor.
• Provides supervisor with feedback regarding employee relations issues.
• Shift Lead or designate oversees resources for the efficient operation of the Cup packing area including but not limited to packer assignments, coverage for absences & rest periods, overtime requests, and using the break schedule.
• Must be able to perform all responsibilities of an Inspector/Packer as the Shift Lead may be assigned lines as needed.
• Performs additional assignments and/or special projects that may require physical activity beyond those required functions of the job.
• Follows and supports 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.
• Assists the shift Supervisor with running the shift and performs other duties as assigned

Skills:

• 1 year experience as an Inspector/Packer
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) required.
• Ability to operate and enter information in computerized inventory system skills a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions, write legibly and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate in English in order to carry out instructions and communicate with others as needed.
• Must be familiar with all products, equipment, and printing, packaging methods, quality requirements and documentation.
• Bilingual-English/Spanish is desirable but not essential.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, employee is required to stand; walk; bend; stoop; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach or grasp with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 lbs.

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!