Utility - Temporary

Dart Container; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Benefits potential

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking enthusiastic Utility workers for production and warehouse roles. This long-term temporary position starts at $20/hour with a $1.00 or $2.00/hour shift premium for evening/overnight shifts. Shifts include 6:45am-3:30pm and 2:45pm-11pm; some postings show limited hiring.

Join a team that values safety, collaboration, and growth, with weekly pay and training opportunities. We offer paid holidays, paid time off, potential benefits, and a culture that prioritizes safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to observe, follow, and evaluate workplace procedures.
• Proven ability to meet safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently with proficiency in English; manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, pack, sort, and transport materials and products.
• Hand-stack finished goods and organize boxes into patterns.
• Set up and change film rolls on automated packaging machinery.
• Paletize product cartons for disposal and staging.
• Clean production equipment, work areas, and trenches.
• Collect and dispose of scrap, dust, and debris; perform general cleaning and recycling tasks.

Skills

Work procedures

Safety standards

Manufacturing experience

English proficiency

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic Utility workers to play a vital role in our production and warehouse operations. Long-Term Temporary (No Set End Date).

If you’re someone who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to grow with a dynamic company, this role is perfect for you!

Starting at $20/ hour with a $1.00/ hour or $2.00/ hour Shift Premium for evening and overnight shifts!

Shift Availability

6:45am-3:30pm, M-F (Currently not hiring)

2:45pm-11pm, M-F

10:45pm-7am, M-F (Currently not hiring)

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…

• Ability to earn pay increases and advancement opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety
• Weekly pay (depending on location)
• Approved job-related training
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Potential for Benefits

What You’ll Do…

• Manually load, pack, sort, and transport materials and products.
• Hand-stack finished goods and organize boxes into patterns.
• Set up and change film rolls on automated packaging machinery.
• Palletize product cartons for disposal and staging.
• Clean production equipment, work areas, and trenches.
• Collect and dispose of scrap, dust, and debris; perform general cleaning and recycling tasks.

What You’ll Need...

• Demonstrated ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate workplace procedures.
• Proven capability to meet safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently with proficiency in English, ensuring effective training and communication; prior manufacturing experience preferred.

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.

https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at [phone] Ext 3370 or email us at [e-mail]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

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