Machine Operator I — Food Packaging & Growth

D&W Fine Pack; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with match

STD/LTD

Life insurance

FSA

EAP

Wellness program

Cancer Consultations

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

D&W Fine Pack is seeking a Machine Operator 1 for its Fort Wayne, IN facility. You will operate machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products and maintain safe, efficient production lines.

Responsibilities include following safety procedures, wearing PPE, monitoring machine performance, and assisting with quality checks. This role supports GMP and Food Safety initiatives and offers growth within a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Knows emergency procedures and what to do in event of power outages, machine failures, injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes PPE as required
• Understands and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports injuries or incidents immediately
• Participates in the D&W safety improvement process, e.g. Hazard Identification, Safety Suggestions, Safety Teams
• Starts machines by engaging controls
• Stops or resets machines when malfunctions occur and reports to a supervisor
• Feeds and monitors the speed of machines during production
• Performs unskilled production work such as feeding machines and packing products
• Examines products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Maintains work area in neat condition
• Records product, packaging and order information on forms and records
• Assists other workers with chores as requested
• Follows GMPs and plant quality practices
• Supports Food Safety initiatives by completing required training and complying with practices

Job description

D&W Fine Pack is seeking a Machine Operator 1 for its Fort Wayne, IN facility. You will operate machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products and maintain safe, efficient production lines.

Responsibilities include following safety procedures, wearing PPE, monitoring machine performance, and assisting with quality checks. This role supports GMP and Food Safety initiatives and offers growth within a team-focused environment.