Material Handler 1

D; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

D&W Fine Pack in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking applicants for a production support role. You will follow safety guidelines, understand emergency procedures, and use PPE as required while moving materials and reading work orders to determine tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing pallets, labeling containers, and securing materials for transport. You will contribute to GMP and food safety initiatives and support a collaborative team culture rooted in excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write & speak English.
• High School or better in General.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Fort Wayne IN
7707 Vicksburg Pike
Fort Wayne, IN 46804, USA

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!

Basic Computer Skills

Expert

Must be able to read, write & speak English

Expert

Education

High School or better in General.

Required

Equal Opportunity Employer
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