WinCup is hiring: Material Handler - Forklift in West Chicago

Overview

Material Handler - Forklift role at WinCup — West Chicago, IL 60185. Base pay range: $19.00/hr - $24.00/hr.

WinCup is a foodservice packaging company focused on providing customers and consumers with the highest quality products. WinCup was established in 1962 and aims to be an innovative, technology-driven enterprise addressing plastic pollution. The company is driven by its Vio-biodegradable foam technology and Phade line of PHA-based straws and stirrers, which are marine biodegradable, home and industrial compostable.

We value a diverse team bound by our core values. WinCup offers full-time team members a comprehensive benefits package available after 31 days of hire, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, accruing paid time off, short and long-term disability, EAP, and 401(k) with company match after 60 days. If you are passionate about working on innovative brands with a positive environmental legacy, read on to see if you are a fit with our growing team.

Job Details

Job Position: Material Handler

Location: West Chicago, IL 60185

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Pay Range: $19-$24

Job Summary

Drives a forklift or clamp truck to move raw and packaging materials and finished products from the warehouse to the production floor. The role operates on a 12-hour schedule, split between forklift operation and palletizing finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sufficient supply of bulk product, packaging materials, and other raw materials on the production floor to ensure continuous production flow (including foam, straw, lid, and future materials).
• Move finished products from the production area in a timely and safe manner.
• Place and rotate finished goods, ensuring correct storage according to stack heights, aisle widths, and product consolidation per SOPs.
• Complete all required paperwork, reports, and loading documents.
• Repackage damaged product as needed.
• Manage scrap bales and record weights before moving bales to designated areas.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Remove debris and manage trash as part of housekeeping duties.
• Perform preventive audits on forklifts using checklists.
• Follow GMP and sanitation guidelines and maintain personal hygiene.
• Perform other duties as assigned by team lead, supervisor, or department manager.

Physical Demands

• Work a 12+ hour shift, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, and handling objects; operate a moving forklift.
• Manual handling of objects up to 30 pounds; carrying up to 20 pounds for distances up to 100 yards.

Working Conditions

• Exposed to extreme heat; indoor manufacturing/warehouse environment not air-conditioned.
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Required PPE: hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses with side guards.
• Work a 12+ hour shift with ability to work weekdays, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience: Forklift operation certification required; at least 1 year in a warehouse/manufacturing environment

Skills: Basic computer skills; ability to read, write, and speak English

The list of functions is not exhaustive. WinCup is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, protected veteran status, or disability.

Thank you for considering WinCup and making a difference!