Material Handler 1

D&W Fine Pack LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k with company match

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid Life Insurance

FSA for Medical & Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Cancer Expert Now

Job summary

D&W Fine Pack LLC is seeking a Material Handler 1 to move materials manually or with powered lifts throughout the plant and warehouse. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to GMPs, and accurate handling of materials and labels.

Responsibilities include following procedures, reading work orders, and assisting teammates to maintain efficient production flow while ensuring product quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• Proficient English communication.
• Attention to safety and GMP practices.

Responsibilities

• Move stock and materials by hand or with equipment as required.
• Read work orders or instructions to determine tasks, material and equipment needs.
• Attach identifying labels to containers and mark them with information.
• Secure material for transport using stretch-wrapper and other methods.
• Follow plant safety procedures and participate in safety initiatives.
• Assist coworkers with tasks as needed and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Read, write & speak English

Education

High School or General Education Development

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.

AtD&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 valuesthat guide everything we do:

• D edicated to Excellence- We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.
• W inning with Success- We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.
• F ocused on Service- We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.
• P eople 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.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Basic Computer Skills

Expert

Must be able to read, write & speak English

Expert

Education

Preferred

High School or better in General.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Equal Opportunity Employer
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