Material Handler - Day Shift

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 identify Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
• 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
• Assist other workers with specific tasks as requested
• Manually or mechanically load and unload materials and products from pallets, skids, platforms and trucks
• Unload and verify inbound shipments
• Verify actual quantities as compared to picking list, packing list, BOL, and other warehouse operation standard paperwork
• Support company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance to SQF standard practices and policies
• Assist other workers with specific chores as requested
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)

Requirements

• 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

About the company

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.

Pay

Starting pay: $17.00/hour

Schedule

Shift times: 7:00 am – 7:15 pm. Rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off.

Benefits

• 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!