Extrusion Operator

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.