Machine Operator - Extrusion 2nd shift

Fort Calhoun, NE

Opportunity: MACHI003007

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 Machine Operator 2. In this function you will operate machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products.

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/PAY

Starting Pay: ¨NBSP;

$25-$30

Shift Differential: 

$1.25 for 2nd & 3rd Shift

Sign On Bonus:

$750

We offer a competitive salary & comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness program

• 401K with company match

• STD/LTD

• Company paid Life Insurance

• FSA (Medical & Dependent care)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Plus more!

Experience

  • 1 - 5 years: Operating Precision Equipment in a Manufacturing Setting

Education

  • High School or better in General

Skills

  • Problem Solving Skills

  • Organizational Skills

  • Communication Skills

  • Attention to Detail

  • Must be able to read, write & speak English

  • Intermediate Computer Skills

Behaviors

  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

You should be proficient in:

  • Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Extrusion Machine