Machine Operator 1 - 3rd Shift

D&W Fine Pack; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k matching

Short/Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Wellness program

Sign-On Bonus

Employee assistance program

Job summary

At D&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. This is an immediate opportunity for a Machine Operator 1 to operate machinery in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products.

Responsibilities include following safety procedures, reporting incidents, maintaining a clean work area, and assisting with various production tasks to ensure quality standards are met. We offer a team-focused environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Knows emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understands Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
• Actively participates in the D&W safety improvement process/activities, e.g. Hazard Identification, Safety Suggestions, Safety Teams, etc.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products.
• Feed and monitor the speed of machines during the production process.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Maintain work area in neat condition.
• Record product, packaging and order information on specified forms and records.
• Assist other workers with specific chores as requested.
• Follow plant quality practices including GMPs.
• Support Food Safety initiatives by completing required training and complying with practices.

Job description

We have an immediate opportunity for a Machine Operator 1. In this function you will operate machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products.

Responsibilities

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
• Actively participates in the D&W safety improvement process/activities, e.g. Hazard Identification, Safety Suggestions, Safety Teams, etc.
• Start machines by engaging controls
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur and report malfunctions to a supervisor
• Feed and monitor the speed of machines during the production process
• Performs unskilled production work such as feeding machines and packing a wide variety of products
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Maintains his or her work area in neat condition
• Record product, packaging and order information on specified forms and records along with additional documentation as required
• Assists other workers with specific chores as requested
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
• Supports the Plant’s Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices.

More than a job. Grow, belong, and make a difference.

At D&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do:

• Dedicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.
• Winning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.
• Focused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.
• People with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.

Benefits That Matter

Taking care of our team is a priority. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
• Enhanced Referral Bonus (for select roles)
• Sign-On Bonus paid out in installments after 30, 60, 90, and 180 days
• And more!

If this sounds like the kind of company and team you want to grow with, we’d love to hear from you.