Machine Operator II - Temporary

Dart Container • Dallas, TX

9d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Dart Container is hiring a temporary Machine Operator II for its manufacturing team in Dallas, Texas. The role operates and monitors high-speed production equipment, performs machine setups and product changeovers, checks product quality, troubleshoots equipment and process issues, and supports safe, efficient production. Candidates with hands-on experience operating automated equipment in manufacturing environments such as plastics, printing, packaging, textiles, food production, paper converting, injection molding, extrusion, or other continuous-process operations may be a strong fit.

The schedule is 7:45 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on a 2-2-3 rotation, with every other weekend off. Overtime may be required. Pay starts at $21.45 per hour depending on experience, with a $2.00-per-hour premium for overnight hours. Insurance coverage is available to eligible temporary employees.

Dart Container describes itself as a family-owned, family-focused company with 12,000 employees and 30 locations in three countries. The company makes food and beverage packaging and is headquartered in Mason, Michigan. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer, with THC testing only when required by law.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience operating manufacturing equipment; the posting identifies several potentially relevant operator and technician backgrounds but does not state a minimum number of years.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform machine setups and changeovers.
• Ability to identify and resolve production issues.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Reliable attendance and a stable work history.
• Ability to work the specified schedule and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, injection molding, thermoforming, printing press operations, textile manufacturing, packaging, continuous-process manufacturing, or high-volume production.
• Experience as a Machine Operator, Production Operator, Process Technician, Press Operator, Injection Molding Operator, Extrusion Operator, Manufacturing Technician, Packaging Operator, or Industrial Equipment Operator.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Perform machine setups, adjustments, and product changeovers.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• Follow safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Help minimize downtime, waste, and production interruptions.
• Complete production documentation accurately.
• Work closely with maintenance, quality, and production teams.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage is available for eligible temporary employees.
• Dart lists medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, and product discounts as benefits for its full-time employees; the posting does not specify that all of these apply to this temporary position.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed