Machine Operator - Multiple Levels Based on Experience

About the role

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!

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

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K with company matching contributions
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability
• Tuition assistance, product discounts

Company Overview

We make 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.