What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator- 1st shift position at Job Opportunities?
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
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.
Our Benefits include,
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness Program
- 401K with company match
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- FSA (Medical & Dependent care)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount
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:
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- 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.
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