Night Shift Lead Machine Operator on the Floor

Dart Container; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Weekly pay

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking a Lead Machine Operator to supervise and optimize on‑floor machine operations in Leola, PA. This role keeps you on the production floor, collaborating with teams to sustain efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities include leading multi‑line operations, coordinating schedules, and reporting accurately. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related machine operating experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead support over machine operations within the plant that may span multiple departments, production lines, processes and/or technologies.
• Audit the floor as required by Leader Standard Work, monitor productivity metrics, verify adherence to procedures and standard work, correct deficiencies and correct deficiencies and correct deficiencies and correct deficiencies.
• Coordinate with supervisor to review and maintain schedules to ensure resources are available to meet schedule. Ensure that accurate information is reported, and the appropriate paperwork is completed and turned in.
• Communicate with oncoming shifts about any problems or issues that are occurring. Work with other departments to maintain or improve communications.
• Notify supervisor immediately and recommend solutions if there are issues that will prevent achievement of efficiency goals

Skills

Leadership

Machine operation

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mechanical tools knowledge

Troubleshooting

Job description

Dart Container is seeking a Lead Machine Operator to supervise and optimize on‑floor machine operations in Leola, PA. This role keeps you on the production floor, collaborating with teams to sustain efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities include leading multi‑line operations, coordinating schedules, and reporting accurately. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a safety‑driven environment.