Reprocessing Operator - Starting Pay $19/hr!

D&W Fine Pack • Fort Wayne, IN

113d • $19

About The Position

D&W Fine Pack is seeking a Regrind Operator to join our team. This position offers a competitive pay structure starting at $19 per hour, with additional incentives available based on shift and performance. The role involves working in a collaborative and customer-focused environment that values inclusivity and individual contributions. Employees are encouraged to participate in community activities and safety improvement processes, ensuring a safe and engaging workplace.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Knows 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
• Understands 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.
• Starts machines by engaging controls
• Stops or resets machines when malfunctions occur and reports malfunctions to a supervisor
• Feeds and monitors the speed of machines during the production process
• Performs unskilled production work such as feeding machines and packing a wide variety of products
• Examines products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Maintains his or her work area in neat condition
• Records product, packaging and order information on specified forms and records along with additional documentation as required
• Assists other workers with specific chores as requested
• Follows 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 at 30 days
• 401K with 50% company match up to 6%
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• FSA (Medical & Dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED