Extrusion Machine Operator

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN 46804, USA

Starting pay at $21/hour or higher based on experience.

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. We focus on four core values:

• 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 include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSA for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations
• And more!

Extrusion Machine Operator.

• Read job specifications and determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Adjust settings and controls to ensure sheet is within defined processing standards.
• Start machines by engaging controls.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur; report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Feed and monitor the speed of machines during production.

7:00 pm – 7:30 am (C shifts). Rotating 12‑hour shifts with a 3‑day weekend every other weekend.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision at 30 days
• 401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%
• Short & Long-Term Disability at 6 months
• FSA (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Ability and inclination to work safely for themselves and their team members.
• Disposition to work and follow verbal/written instructions.
• Experience operating or maintaining extrusion manufacturing equipment (PET experience is a plus).

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience with PEDTX or similar extrusion equipment.

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.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.