Utility Operator 1st Shift & 3rd Shift

Utility Operator 1st Shift & 3rd Shift

Job Category:
Manufacturing

Full-Time

On-site

Location:

Fort Calhoun, NE 68023, USA

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to execute basic operations of plastic sheet extrusion equipment and basic thermoforming operations, which produces high-quality plastic sheet and trays. This position reports to the Extrusion Supervisor.

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00/hour based on experience. Shift Differential added for 3rd shift

Shift: 1st Shift: 6:00am to 6:15pm on a 2-2-3 Schedule

3rd Shift: 6:00pm to 6:15am on a 2-2-3 Schedule

Essential Functions and 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

Quality

• Produces high-quality plastic sheets using extrusion process
• Ensures sheet quality by performing required quality assurance tests and inspections.
• Operates at or below Company scrap targets
• Works to reduce rejected rolls per-month measurement
• Understands and completes daily 5S tasks
• Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP's
• Thermoforming – examines products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Supports company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance with SQF (Safety Quality Foods) standard practices and policies.
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices or GMP's and policies

Productivity

• Attends to an extruder machine and assists the Machine Operator
• Works to achieve 100% on-time completion of scheduled production
• Assists with entering information into plant Real Time Monitoring System (RTM), if applicable
• In Extrusion, handles rolls, and moves finished product roll to curing area
• In Extrusion, makes roll ticket and puts on product as required
• Uses the plant's AGV system to order/store rolls, if applicable
• May perform various Thermoforming production related tasks.
• Maintains his or her work area in neat condition
• At times may Stack, wrap and label raw materials or finished goods in Thermoforming
• At times may Start machines, run machines and may be engaging controls in Thermoforming
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur and report malfunctions to a lead or supervisor
• At times may stage pallets of finished goods or raw materials for material handling, or drive forklift in Thermoforming
• Assists other workers with specific chores as requested

Additional Tasks

• Completes and fills out daily logs/paperwork as required
• Completes all assigned cleaning/preventive maintenance tasks
• Delivers scrap to reprocessing area in the appropriate manner
• Immediately notifies supervisor of any/all processing or maintenance problems on assigned line
• Reports to work on-time and follows D&W attendance policy and guidelines
• Thermoforming – Record product, packaging and order information on specified forms and records
• Forklift Certification may be required; location specific
• Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions
• Moderate computer skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

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…