Print Machine Operator - Paper Center of Excellence

Big things are happening in Leola - and you can be part of it!

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

Dart is powering up a new paper plate manufacturing Center of Excellence, and we’re looking for Print Machine Operators to be part of the startup team!

We’re seeking driven, detail-focused operators who are passionate about running high-speed equipment, ensuring product quality, and keeping production on point. Candidates with prior print operating experience—especially flexographic printing experience—are strongly preferred. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and take pride in doing great work, this is the opportunity for you.

Available Shifts (8-hour Schedules)

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:15 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:15 PM (includes $1/hour shift premium)
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:15 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
• $4,000 in bonuses after your first year
• 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 paid time off  
  
  

What You’ll Do…

• Operate and monitor printing equipment
• Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot machines
• Perform quality checks and basic maintenance
• Log production data and follow safety/GMP procedures
• Use SAP to complete production processes
  
  

What You’ll Need…

• Level I: Entry-level; basic mechanical aptitude and math skills. Manufacturing or print experience preferred
• Level II: 2 years of manufacturing or print operating experience, or technical training
• Level III: 3 years of experience operating specialized or high-speed machinery. Proven ability to set up, troubleshoot, and optimize print equipment.
  
  

Preferred

• Flexographic or other industrial printing experience strongly 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.

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