Machine Operator - Paper

Dart Container; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dart Container is hiring Machine Operators to support production at our Leola, PA facility. You’ll learn on the job, operate high-speed equipment, and grow with a strong team that values safety and quality.

We offer a competitive starting pay with a $2/hour shift premium for overnight shifts, comprehensive benefits, weekly pay, and opportunities for advancement in a family-owned, safety-focused company.

Qualifications

• Level I: Entry-level; basic mechanical aptitude and math skills
• Level II: 2+ years of experience or technical training
• Level III: 3+ years of experience with specialized machinery (e.g., thermoforming, injection molding)
• All Levels: Basic computer and typing skills required (experience using tablets, production systems, or data entry strongly preferred)
• Ability to accurately document machine activity and issues in real time

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor high-speed equipment
• Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot machines
• Perform quality checks and basic maintenance
• Log production data and follow safety/GMP procedures

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Documentation

Data entry

Tools

SAP

On-machine tablets

Production systems

Job description

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We’re just getting started—and we want you on the team.

Grow with us and get $4,000 in bonuses after your first year!

Dart’s paper plate Center of Excellence is ramping up production, and we’re hiring Machine Operators to help us build a strong, high-performing operation. This is your chance to join early, get trained on the equipment, and grow alongside the facility.

Schedule:

This role follows a 2-2-3 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.

Available shifts include:

• 7:00 pm - 7:00 am (includes $2/hour shift premium)

What we offer…

• Pay starting at $21.07 per hour, with an additional $2/hour shift premium for overnight shifts
• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!
• Weekly pay + raises and advancement potential
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety
• Paid holidays and PTO

What you’ll do…

• Operate and monitor high-speed equipment
• Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot machines
• Perform quality checks and basic maintenance
• Log production data and follow safety/GMP procedures

Use SAP and on-machine computer/tablet systems to:

• Document machine performance
• Log downtime, issues, and production updates
• Input and track real-time operational data

What you’ll need…

• Level I: Entry-level; basic mechanical aptitude and math skills
• Level II: 2+ years of experience or technical training
• Level III: 3+ years of experience with specialized machinery (e.g., thermoforming, injection molding)
• All Levels:
  • Basic computer and typing skills required (experience using tablets, production systems, or data entry strongly preferred)
  • Ability to accurately document machine activity and issues in real time

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/cannibus) 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 characterise 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) 545-3278Ext 3370 or email us [e-mail] calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficultyapplyingonline, you may call [phone] Ext 3390 or email us at [e-mail] for assistance.

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