What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator 1 - 2nd Shift position at Job Opportunities?
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.
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.