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
- 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
- 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
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