Machine Operator -Extrusion

D&W Fine Pack, LLC
$20 - $24 an hour
Fort Calhoun, Nebraska
Full time
3 days ago

D&W Fine Pack, a Mid Oaks Investments portfolio company, provides a wide range of products serving the food service and food packaging industry.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Machine Operator 1. In this function you will operate machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shifts needed. 1st - 6:00am-2:15pm; 2nd - 2:00pm -10:15pm; 3rd - 10:00pm - 6:15am.

Pay: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour to start plus shift differential of $1.25 for 2nd & 3rd 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.

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.

Experience

Required
  • 1 year(s): Be able to run mechanical equipment, some troubleshooting, mechanical skills, and quality checks

Education

Required
  • High School or better in General

Skills

Required
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Basic Computer Skills
Preferred
  • Must be able to read, write & speak English

Behaviors

Required
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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