Machine Operator - Multiple Levels Based on Experience

Now Hiring Machine Operators! $22/hour for level II plus an extra $2/hour shift premium for overnight shifts! * Starting rate could be $21/hr, depending on experience. Grow with us and get $4,000 in bonuses after your first year! Join our team and take your skills to the next level! We're looking for dedicated Machine Operators who are passionate about ensuring top-notch production and efficiency with high-speed process equipment. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering quality results, this opportunity is perfect for you! Shift Availability as of 4/14/2026:

• 6:00 am - 6:15 pm - LID/B4
• 8:00 am - 8:15 pm - PPC/B3-3A
• 6:00 pm - 6:15 am - LID/B4
• 8:00 pm - 8:15 am - PPC/B3-3a
• This role follows a 2-2-3 day schedule with 12 hour shifts that require prolonged periods of standing and active movement. Candidates with prior experience working comparable extended-shift schedules will be strongly preferred.

Who we are… We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere. Join us, and let’s raise a cup to good times! What we offer…

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!
• Ability to earn pay increases and advancement opportunities
• Weekly pay
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety
• Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and paid time off

What you’ll do…

• Assist with setting-up, starting, diagnosing, troubleshooting and properly shutting down process equipment
• Assist with process machinery from raw materials through downstream finished goods
• Maintain production logs and reports as required
• Perform production process in SAP as required

What you’ll need…

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
• Preference will be given to those candidates who demonstrate previous experience working comparable extended-shift schedules.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Machine Operator with a company that values innovation and teamwork, we encourage you to apply. Join us in driving success and delivering excellence in every operation! Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products. Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more. Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. *THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law. Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state. If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance. #LI-AG1 #LI-Onsite