Material Handler 1

D&W Fine Pack; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with company match

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid Life Insurance

FSA for Medical & Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Cancer Expert Now - guidance

And more!

Job summary

D&W Fine Pack in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a Material Handler 1 to move material throughout the plant and warehouse, either by hand or using electric powered lifts. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient material flow.

You will follow GMP and food-safety practices, read work orders, prepare pallets, label containers, and assist teammates to keep production running smoothly in a fast-paced packaging environment.

Qualifications

• Must follow PPE and GMP safety practices.
• Ability to read work orders and determine material needs.
• Comfort using manual lifts or electric powered lifts.
• Attention to accuracy when labeling and stacking.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety procedures and guidelines.
• Read work orders to determine work assignments.
• Move stock by hand or with equipment.
• Attach labels and identify containers.
• Secure material for transport with stretch-wrap.
• Assist others and support safety initiatives.
• Support food safety training requirements.

Skills

Material handling

Safety awareness

PPE usage

Teamwork

Job description

We have an immediate opportunity for a Material Handler 1. In this function you will move material throughout the plant and warehouse manually or by operating electric powered lifts.

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.
• Move stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas by hand or other equipment
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material and equipment needs
• Ability to hand build pallets per MO
• Attach identifying labels to containers, and/or mark them with identifying information
• Secure material and products for transport to designated areas by using the stretch-wrapper machine
• Assists other workers with specific tasks 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
• And more!

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