D&W Fine Pack
Description
In this function you will operate machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products.
Shift Times: 5:45pm-6:15am. Rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off. Pay Rate: $20-24 based on experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
Prior Experience with Extrusion Machine Operation
Manufacturing Experience
Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions
May be required to use floor loading trucks
Ability to work safely, willingness to train in cross-functional areas, and work overtime as needed.
Tasks
Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments, and material requirements
Adjusts settings and controls to ensure sheet is within defined processing standards
Ensures sheet quality by performing required quality assurance tests and inspections
Operates at or below Company scrap targets
Understands and completes daily MCL tasks
Works to reduce rejected rolls per-month measurement
Makes high-quality food packaging through the thermoforming process
Ensures that all product manufactured on assigned machine is within Company quality limits; immediately recognizes quality issues and takes action
Monitors in-line inspection; completes any re-inspection that is ordered due to quality issues from assigned line
Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
Productivity
Works to achieve 100% on-time completion of scheduled production
Operates two types of extruder lines including proper start-up/shut-down
Operates two types of forming machines
Adjusts machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials
Monitors machine operations and observes lights and gauges to detect malfunctions; presses control buttons to activate machinery and equipment
Operates relevant material handling systems
Understands basic functions of the extruder auxiliary systems
Handles rolls and moves finished product to the curing area
General & Administrative
Completes and fills out daily logs/reports as required
Completes all assigned cleaning/preventive maintenance tasks
Delivers scrap to reprocessing area in the appropriate manner
Executes basic Troubleshooting and adjusts basic processing problems.
Immediately notifies supervisor of any/all processing or maintenance problems on assigned line
Assists other employees to set up machines and transport finished work pieces
Reports to work on-time and follows D&W attendance policy and guidelines
No direct supervision responsibilities
Safety
Ensures equipment used in extrusion process is operated properly and all safety mechanisms and guards are in place
Understands how to handle machine properly during an emergency, which includes power outages, machine failure, workplace injuries, etc.
Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines; wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Understands and performs Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
Hourly rate varies based on shift with opportunity for added incentives such as:
Night shift differential
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.
Qualifications
Experience
Preferred
Extrusion
Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
In this function you will operate machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products.
Shift Times: 5:45pm-6:15am. Rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off. Pay Rate: $20-24 based on experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
Prior Experience with Extrusion Machine Operation
Manufacturing Experience
Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions
May be required to use floor loading trucks
Ability to work safely, willingness to train in cross-functional areas, and work overtime as needed.
Tasks
Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments, and material requirements
Adjusts settings and controls to ensure sheet is within defined processing standards
Ensures sheet quality by performing required quality assurance tests and inspections
Operates at or below Company scrap targets
Understands and completes daily MCL tasks
Works to reduce rejected rolls per-month measurement
Makes high-quality food packaging through the thermoforming process
Ensures that all product manufactured on assigned machine is within Company quality limits; immediately recognizes quality issues and takes action
Monitors in-line inspection; completes any re-inspection that is ordered due to quality issues from assigned line
Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
Productivity
Works to achieve 100% on-time completion of scheduled production
Operates two types of extruder lines including proper start-up/shut-down
Operates two types of forming machines
Adjusts machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials
Monitors machine operations and observes lights and gauges to detect malfunctions; presses control buttons to activate machinery and equipment
Operates relevant material handling systems
Understands basic functions of the extruder auxiliary systems
Handles rolls and moves finished product to the curing area
General & Administrative
Completes and fills out daily logs/reports as required
Completes all assigned cleaning/preventive maintenance tasks
Delivers scrap to reprocessing area in the appropriate manner
Executes basic Troubleshooting and adjusts basic processing problems.
Immediately notifies supervisor of any/all processing or maintenance problems on assigned line
Assists other employees to set up machines and transport finished work pieces
Reports to work on-time and follows D&W attendance policy and guidelines
No direct supervision responsibilities
Safety
Ensures equipment used in extrusion process is operated properly and all safety mechanisms and guards are in place
Understands how to handle machine properly during an emergency, which includes power outages, machine failure, workplace injuries, etc.
Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines; wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Understands and performs Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
Hourly rate varies based on shift with opportunity for added incentives such as:
Night shift differential
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.
Qualifications
Experience
Preferred
Extrusion
Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.