Machine Operator 1

D&W Fine Pack • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Operate machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products. The role includes starting and monitoring machines, performing production tasks such as feeding machines and packing products, inspecting products for quality, maintaining a neat work area, and completing production records. The Machine Operator follows plant safety, quality, and food safety procedures and assists coworkers as requested.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety procedures and guidelines.
• Know emergency procedures for power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, and other emergencies.
• Wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Understand and identify Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Inform a supervisor of safety issues and immediately report workplace injuries or incidents.
• Participate in safety improvement activities, such as hazard identification, safety suggestions, and safety teams.
• Start machines by engaging controls.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Feed machines and monitor their speed during production.
• Perform production work, including feeding machines and packing a variety of products.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Maintain a neat work area.
• Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records, along with other required documentation.
• Assist other workers with specific chores as requested.
• Follow plant quality practices, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Complete required food safety training and implement and comply with required food safety practices.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Short- and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, financial tools, and legal help
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed