Machine Operator - Overnight Shift - $21/Hr!

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Pay starting at $21/hour plus an extra $2/hour shift premium for overnight shifts!

Are you a Machine Operator looking for a new opportunity? Dart Container wants you to join our team! Within this role, you will be responsible for safely operating the production machinery to run efficiently while maintaining our high standard of quality.

Family owned and operated for over 60 years, we’re proud to offer competitive pay and other great benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Multiple schedules working with a diverse group of individuals
• Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 401K and wellness incentives

Day-to-Day Role:

• Maintain production logs and reports as required
• Train other Machine Operators as required
• Operate and monitor process machinery from raw materials through downstream finished goods, ensuring quality and consistency
• Perform general preventative maintenance on equipment (i.e. fill lube lines, lube chain rails, grease guns, etc.)
• Diagnose and change out defective parts
• Promptly notify the Maintenance Department of any maintenance required
• Perform production process in SAP as required
• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
• Monitor equipment for mechanical problems by listening for unusual noises and visually checking gears, hoses, gauges, materials, etc.
• Notify supervisor of significant deviations from normal operating conditions
• Use advanced measuring equipment such as micrometers, scales, scanners
• Implement programs to standardize and minimize production changeovers and machine downtime
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
• No supervisory responsibilities
• Troubleshoot and fix equipment and/or material problems
• Set up, start, adjust, test, calibrate, operate, diagnose, troubleshoot and properly shut down process equipment in accordance with published production schedules and product specifications.
• Perform back-up Inspector Packer responsibilities during break and lunch periods
• Adjust equipment as needed to maximize up time, rates and yields
• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to control one or more machine functions

Core Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• May be required to work additional hours including weekends, holidays, and/or overtime
• Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
• 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
• Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical school or apprenticeship experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Previous powered industrial truck experience
• Six (6) months material handling or machine operations experience

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 more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

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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