2nd Shift - Dry Ice Technician/Operator Labor
Contract Type:
Temporary
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN
Industry:
Industrial
Pay Rate:
Job Number:
64167651
Posted:
13-Oct-2026
Dry Ice Technician/Operator – 2nd Shift
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Shift: 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM–11:30 PM | Sunday–Thursday
Pay: $16.00/hour
Job Summary
Are you a dependable and hardworking individual looking for a hands-on manufacturing opportunity? We're seeking a motivated Dry Ice Technician/Operator to join our team in Fort Wayne, IN. In this role, you'll be responsible for manufacturing, packaging, weighing, and handling dry ice products to meet customer specifications and production requirements.
The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, is comfortable performing physical production tasks, and can safely handle materials and equipment while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Dry Ice Technician/Operator, your core responsibilities will include:
Dry Ice Pellet Manufacturing: Manufacture dry ice pellets and fill totes to specified weights according to customer orders.
Tote Preparation: Line totes with FDA-approved liners before filling them with dry ice.
Product Leveling: Use a rubber shovel to level dry ice periodically throughout the filling process.
Weighing & Quality Control: Weigh filled totes on a scale to ensure the correct amount of dry ice is packaged for each customer.
Packaging & Labeling: Shrink-wrap completed totes and label them with the appropriate type of dry ice.
Reformed Ice Manufacturing: Remove 3–7.5 lb bagged blocks of dry ice and place them into totes according to customer order quantities.
Material Handling: Use a tote tilter and step stool as needed when loading dry ice blocks. Move completed totes using a pallet jack.
Full Block Production: Handle and bag 50 lb blocks of dry ice, placing them into totes to fulfill customer orders.
Tote Washing & Sanitizing: Use a power washer, degreaser, and disinfectant to clean and sanitize totes for reuse.
General Cleaning & Housekeeping: Sweep, dust, operate a floor scrubber, clean bathrooms, and maintain clean and presentable office and production areas.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least 1 year of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
Ability to operate pallet jacks and use production equipment safely.
Ability to handle and bag 50 lb blocks of dry ice.
Ability to follow customer order specifications and accurately weigh and package products.
Comfortable performing repetitive manufacturing, packaging, and cleaning tasks.
Ability to follow workplace safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Dependable attendance and willingness to work the assigned 2nd shift schedule.
Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
Skills
Dry Ice Manufacturing: Ability to manufacture, handle, and package dry ice pellets and blocks according to production requirements.
Weighing & Accuracy: Ability to use scales to verify tote weights and ensure customer orders contain the correct quantities.
Packaging & Labeling: Ability to line, fill, shrink-wrap, and label totes accurately.
Material Handling: Comfortable using pallet jacks, tote tilters, and other equipment to move and organize materials.
Attention to Detail: Ability to follow customer specifications and maintain accuracy throughout production.
Cleaning & Sanitation: Ability to use power washers, degreasers, disinfectants, and floor-cleaning equipment to maintain clean work areas.
Safety Awareness: Ability to follow established safety procedures while handling dry ice, cleaning chemicals, and production equipment.
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with production team members to complete daily responsibilities.
Dependability: Reliable attendance and commitment to completing assigned production and housekeeping tasks.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in dry ice manufacturing while performing a variety of production, packaging, material handling, and equipment cleaning responsibilities.
The position offers a consistent Sunday–Thursday, 2nd Shift schedule (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) with pay of $16.00/hour.
Workbox Staffing Benefits
Weekly Pay
Hire-In Opportunities
Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Life, and Dental
Veteran-Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer
Ready to start? Apply online today and let's DO GOOD together!
