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Carteret, NJ

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

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General Laborer

Carteret, NJ · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

... pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management ... Sort through soil and rocks to remove, rocks, plastics, metals, trash and other materials * Sort ...

General Laborer

Carteret, NJ

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

... pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management ... Sort through soil and rocks to remove, rocks, plastics, metals, trash and other materials * Sort ...

... pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management ... Place plastic liners inside empty trailers prior to loading of waste. * Transport delivered liners ...

... pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management ... Place plastic liners inside empty trailers prior to loading of waste. * Transport delivered liners ...

Environmental Leader

Chester, VA · On-site

$130K - $196K/yr

... plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and ... Monitor pollution prevention activities, compliance, and auditing efforts * Conduct studies and ...

Prep Cook -Full time

UT · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

... weekends and holidays. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly Prepared By: Culinary Director SUMMARY ... Support recycling for metal and plastic in all abilities. Minimize food waste in preparation. Clean ...

Prep Cook -Full time

Provo, UT · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

... weekends and holidays. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly Prepared By: Culinary Director SUMMARY ... Support recycling for metal and plastic in all abilities. Minimize food waste in preparation. Clean ...

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... weekends and holidays. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly Prepared By: Culinary Director SUMMARY ... Support recycling for metal and plastic in all abilities. Minimize food waste in preparation. Clean ...

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As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend plastic pollution in the United States is $19.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Machine Operator - Production

Machine Operator - Production

WinCup

West Chicago, IL • On-site

$19 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


WinCup rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Machine Operator (PEO)
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 amp; 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!
Job Position: Machine Operator (PEO)
Job Location: West Chicago ,IL
1425 W Hawthorne Ln, West Chicago, IL 60185
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Salary Range: $19-$25
Job Summary:
The position is responsible for 4-6 lines maintaining machine operations for foam cups . Performs basic operator maintenance and equipment repair in a manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities:
  1. Record timely checks to ensure that only quality product is manufactured and enters the packing bins.
  2. Comply with all safety rules, polices, procedures and practices to include performing lock-out/tag-out of production equipment when required.
  3. Diagnose and determine cause for machine malfunctions along with making operator repairs to assigned machines.
  4. Perform “scrap bin checks”, “line checks”, and all assigned quality tests to measure the quality of the product being produced. This requires frequent inspection of the product, allowing defective finished goods to be identified by the operator.
  5. Maintains established cycle times on assigned machines to ensure production goals are met.
  6. Immediately respond to any defective cups or other finished goods that a Packer, Print Operator or Packing Tech identifies.
  7. Maintain a safe and clean work area at all times.
  8. Performs all required daily preventative maintenance to equipment including eliminating all air, steam, and water leaks.
  9. Provides timely communication to Production Lead or Supervisor when assistance is required to resolve raw material, machine, handling equipment, quality or other problems.
  10. Follows WinCup OPERA Values, safety initiatives, and other related plant standards.
  11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications amp; Experience:
Education – High School Diploma or GED
Experience – Two years in a manufacturing environment tending a production machine preferred
Skills – Mechanical aptitude
Read, write and speak English
Competencies:
  • Ability to follow directives with WCH 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 and safety leadership.
  • Ability to complete mandated new manufacturing training on equipment to maximize output efficiencies.
  • Supports all current and new product introductions.
Physical Demands:
  1. In-doors in a manufacturing environment that is not air-conditioned.
  2. Wear PPE while working which includes hairnet, hearing protection and safety glasses with side guards.
  3. Work a 12-hour shift that begins at 6:50 a.m. for dayshift or a nightshift that begins 6:50 p.m.
  4. Required to work weekdays, weekends and overtime as needed.
Working Conditions:
  1. Receive a “pass” on a pre-employment physical.
  2. Work a 12-hour shift while standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping and lifting throughout the entire shift.
  3. Requires the manual movement of cases of finished goods and other objects such as bagger film that weight up to 40 pounds.
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.
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.
Thank you for considering WinCup and making a difference!

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