Forklift Operator- 1st shift

D&W Fine Pack•Fort Wayne, IN

2d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

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 Forklift Operator. In this function you will move material throughout the plant and warehouse manually or by operating electric powered lifts. Starting Pay - $18.00/hr 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: 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.

Responsibilities

Must be able to work Sunday-Thursday 7am-3:30pm
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.