About this role
D&W Fine Pack, a Mid Oaks Investments portfolio company, provides a wide range of products serving the food service and food packaging industry.
We have an immediate opportunity for a Quality Technician -1. In this function you will inspect manufactured products to ensure compliance and conformance to Quality standards.
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 identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures • Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately • Actively participates in the D&W safety improvement process/activities, e.g. Hazard Identification, Safety Suggestions, Safety Teams, etc. • Inspects products for defects as described by quality standards. Focus is on distinguishing major/minor defect levels within regards to product fit/form/function. • Identifies and determines products as Pass or Fail based on Quality standards • Alerts and advises supervision of potentially defective products • Provides Pass/No-Pass samples for machine sample boards; provides sample parts for shift production meetings • Communicates daily with supervision to stay informed of current quality concerns • Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) • Conducts product quality audits per shift per machine; quality audits are performed in accordance to procedures. • Assists with ongoing re-inspections. • Departmental instructions may exist in which case expectations will be described in further detail. • Works with manufacturing to improve efficiency of inspection duties. • Enters data accurately into Excel or SPC software • Perform quality testing using laboratory measuring equipment Supports the Plant's Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices.
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 Insurance
• FSA'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.