Forklift Driver - Starting pay $15.00+/hour! at D&W Fine Pack LLC Fort Wayne, IN

Forklift Driver - Starting pay $15.00+/hour! job at D&W Fine Pack LLC. Fort Wayne, IN.

• * Forklift Driver - Starting pay $15.00+/hour!**
• *Job Category****:** Manufacturing **Requisition Number****:** FORKL02155 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
• *Description**
• *Positions Open Now!**

We have an immediate opportunity for a **Machine Operator**. In this function you will perform various production related tasks such as regrinding materials into crushers, product labeling, machine checks, and operating machinery.

• *Competitive Pay with Incentives****: Hourly rate varies based on shift with opportunity for added incentives such as:**
• **$1000 Referral Bonus**
• **Night shift differential**
• **Progressive pay in your first year**
• **And more!**
• *Our Benefits include:**
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with 50% company match up to 6%
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• FSA (Medical & Dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount
• *Our work culture is Customer Focused, Collaborative, and Cutting Edge** thus our work environment is:
• **Inclusive**. We believe in making everyone from all walks of life feel welcome. Individualities are celebrated and everyone feels like they have a place at D&W Fine Pack!
• **Full of fun.** This is a fun culture where team members dont take themselves too seriously. We are lively with regular social events, and employees interact with each other frequently! There are opportunities to participate in community involvement activities built on engagement committee input.
• Employees are more than just coworkers. We treat each other with respect and kindness, and we encourage meaningful interactions between co-workers!
• **Safety is part of our culture and always comes first**. Health and safety is a top priority with all our roles and locations. We encourage active participation in safety improvement processes/activities such as hazard identification, safety suggestions, safety teams, etc.
• *Forklift Driver Hours & Key Responsibilities**
• *Shift Time**: 7:00 pm-7:30 am (C Shift). Rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off!

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 GMPs

Supports the Plants Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices.

• *If the above sounds like a company, team, and position you want to be a part of with opportunities to advance, lets talk!**
• *Heres what we are looking for you to join the team!**
• No experience is necessary, and training will be provided.
• Ability and inclination to work safely for themselves and their team members
• Disposition to work and follow verbal/written instructions
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required

D&W is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. D&W is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

• *BENEFITS**
• *We offer a competitive salary & comprehensive benefit package available to you after 30 days of employment!**

Medical

Dental

Vision

• *The following benefits are offered after 60 days of employment:**
• FSA Medical & Dependent Care
• 401k Plan Participation
• Vacation Accrual
• Paid Holidays
• *Skills**
• *Preferred**
• *Basic Computer Skills** *Expert* **Must be able to read, write & speak English** *Expert* **Education**
• *Experience**