Packer

Packer

Chicago, United States

Company
WinCup
Location
West Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
17.50–18.50 an hour
Via
Indeed

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: Packer

Job Location: Saint Charles, IL

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Pay Range: $17.50-$18.50

Job Summary:

Inspector/Packer visually inspects all products being produced, properly segregates and packages the product. Inspector/Packer notifies proper team individual(s) when quality, product food safety, or production problems arise. Ensures that only quality product is packaged into finished cases. Inspector /Packer is aware of and implementing all the GMPs. Ensures the smooth flow of product through the packaging room by working at an efficient pace and by responding to equipment malfunction signals in the assigned packing area and assists other team personnel as required.

Core Job Responsibilities:
• SAFETY must always be a PRIORITY ONE in your mind. Your own personnel and any and all persons that your actions will affect.
• 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.
• Ensures that adequate vital supplies, i.e., tape, bagging, knockdown cases, etc. are available to perform duties. Either obtains supplies or notifies Utility of requirements.
• Reports to all scheduled shifts and attends meetings as required
• Constructs carton to contain product, ensuring that proper carton is being utilized to hold product being produced.
• Visually inspects product through plastic bag or in bulk form prior to bagging. Inspects packaging for proper print and seal. Periodically opens random logs of product to perform close visual inspection. Notifies Production Leader or Production Equipment Operator immediately of any identified quality defects.
• Packs product into previously constructed cartons ensuring that the correct number of bags of product are packed according to product order specifications. Accurately counts the cups into the bag if hand bagging.
• Properly seals the carton and supplies proper stamping or labels, making certain that the code date is on each carton, correctly coded and legible.
• Sets aside defective product for correction or scrapping to make certain that no defective product reaches the customer.
• Works at an effective and safe pace to keep packing bins or stacking tubes clear.
• Assists other team members as required, without being asked.
• Assists in maintaining the packaging floor. Assures smooth flow of product through the packing room by responding to any product jams (bells, buzzers, and lights), clearing the product jam, and restarting the equipment properly and safely. Repackages products that have been mispackaged due to miscounts.
• Maintains housekeeping standards by keeping a clean work area at all times.
• In the event of the absence of the Inspector/Packer due to vacations the Shift Supervisor will request an Inspection/ Packer fill in from another shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Shift Supervisor/Lead.

Competencies:
• Receive a “pass” on a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Work a 12+ hour shift while standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, reaching, grasping and lifting throughout the entire shift.
• Requires the manual movement of repair parts and tools that may weight up to 50 pounds.
• Working in-doors in a manufacturing environment that is not air conditioned.
• Wear PPE while working which includes hairnet, hearing protection and safety glasses with side guards.
• Able to work weekdays, weekends and overtime as needed.

Qualifications:

Education – High School Diploma or GED Skills – Willingness to Learn

Read, write and speak English

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!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs in United States

Q What is the federal minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, the federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act remains $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Packing jobs qualify as non-exempt work, requiring overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. State minimums are higher in 30 states, such as $16.00 per hour in California.
Q What is the median hourly wage for packers and packagers in the US in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for packers and packagers, hand (SOC 53-7062) is $15.92 ($33,100 annually) based on May 2023 data, with 10th percentile at $12.35 per hour and 90th at $21.07 per hour. Wages average $16.94 per hour nationally. Entry-level packing jobs start at $14.00 to $16.00 per hour depending on location.
Q What work visa is required for international applicants seeking packing jobs in the US in 2026?
As per USCIS, foreign workers for temporary non-agricultural packing jobs use the H-2B visa, with a fiscal year 2026 cap of 66,000 base visas plus up to 64,000 supplementals from prior appropriations. Employers must obtain labor certification from DOL and file Form I-129, costing $460 filing fee. Processing time is 2-4 months.
Q What education or prior experience is needed for entry-level packing jobs in the US?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, packers and packagers need no formal educational credential and no previous work experience. Training is short-term on-the-job, typically 1 month or less. About 70% of jobs require high school diploma or equivalent for safety and literacy reasons.
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