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

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’sProductivity

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 InsuranceFSA’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!#ff-dd-ao-ov