We have an immediate opportunity for a Material Handler (Forklift Operator) for our 12 hour day shift. . In this function you will transfer material throughout the plant and warehouse manually or by operating electric powered lifts.
Forklift Operator experience is needed.
Starting Pay: $17.00/hour
Shift Times: 7:00 am-7:15 pm. Rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety
- 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.
Task
- 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
- Manually or mechanically load and unload materials and products from pallets, skids, platforms and trucks
- Unloads and verifies inbound shipments
- Verifies actual quantities as compared to picking list, packing list, BOL, and other WH Operation standard paperwork
- Support company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance to SQF standard practices and policies
- Assists other workers with specific chores as requested
- Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- At least one year of forklift experience required
- Experience working 12 hour shifts
- Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions
- May be required to use floor loading trucks
- Moderate computer skills
- Ability to work safely, willingness to train in cross-functional areas, and work overtime as needed.
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
- Payday is every Friday
- Wellness program
- 401K with company match
- Short & Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical & Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including counseling, legal advice, childcare referrals and financial planning support
- Safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount
- Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
- And much more!