Operator - Reprocessing

D&W Fine Pack; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with company match

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

FSA for Medical & Dependent Care

EAP

Wellness program

Cancer Expert Now

Job summary

D&W Fine Pack is seeking a Machine Operator in Fort Wayne, IN. This full-time role operates on a rotating 12-hour shift (7:00 pm – 7:00 am) and involves starting and monitoring packaging machinery while following all safety procedures.

You will perform unskilled production tasks, inspect products for quality, document production details, and assist teammates as needed to keep operations running smoothly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines.
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in 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.

Job description

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!

Machine Operator Hours & Key Responsibilities

Shift Times (Rotating 12-hour shift):

• 7:00 pm - 7:00 am (D shift)

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.