Process Tech, Extrusion

Company Overview

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. 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.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long‑Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• FSA 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!

The purpose of this position is to support the Extrusion department with process troubleshooting, developing the skill sets of the Team Leads and Operators, improving training procedures, and helping with continuous improvement projects focused on scrap and downtime.

• Follow plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Know emergency procedures and respond to power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wear and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understand and identify Lock‑out/Tag‑out procedures
• Inform Supervisor of safety issues; report any workplace injury or incident immediately
• Support company Food Safety efforts through compliance with SQF standards and policies
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Troubleshoot daily process issues in Extrusion
• Overhaul extruders and equipment as required to conform to quality standards
• Train and support Production for production changeover
• Conduct and assist in testing for new material and/or process
• Improve the overall skill set of the Team Leads and Operators in Extrusion—Repro‑Compound through detailed training
• Participate/lead in Continuous Improvement events/teams in Extrusion with a focus on improving quality/output and reducing scrap and downtime
• Advise/lead line/equipment maintenance and process/operation improvement

• Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• High school diploma (or GED or equivalent)

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat, moving mechanical parts and products with sharp edges. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Packaging & Containers