Machine Operator 1 - 3rd Shift

D&W Fine Pack • Fort Wayne, IN

4h • Onsite

About The Position

In this function you will operate machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products.

Requirements

• Operate machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products
• Follow plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wear and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Inform supervisor of safety issues; report any workplace injury or incident immediately
• Actively participate 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
• Perform unskilled production work such as feeding machines and packing a wide variety of products
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Maintain 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
• Assist other workers with specific chores as requested
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
• Support the Plant’s Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Enhanced Referral Bonus (for select roles)
• Sign-On Bonus paid out in installments after 30, 60, 90, and 180 days

What This Job Offers

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