Machine Operator II - Temporary

HIRING! Temporary Machine Operator Opportunity – Dallas, TX

Are you an experienced manufacturing operator who enjoys running equipment, troubleshooting problems, and keeping production moving?

We’re looking for Temporary Machine Operators to join our Dallas manufacturing team. You’ll operate high-speed production equipment, monitor product quality, troubleshoot issues, perform changeovers, and help keep operations running safely and efficiently.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with experience operating automated equipment in plastics, printing, packaging, textiles, food production, paper converting, injection molding, extrusion, or other continuous manufacturing environments.

Pay:

$21.45+/hour depending on experience+$2.00/hour shift premium for overnight hoursSchedule:

7:45 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
2-2-3 schedule with every other weekend off

Position Type: Temporary

Benefits: Insurance coverage is available for eligible temporary employees.

What You’ll Do

• 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

• Accurately complete production documentation

• Work closely with maintenance, quality, and production teams

What We’re Looking For

We’re especially interested in candidates with experience as a:

• Machine Operator

• Production Operator

• Process Technician

• Press Operator

• Injection Molding Operator

• Extrusion Operator

• Manufacturing Technician

• Packaging Operator

• Industrial Equipment Operator

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating automated manufacturing equipment

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

• Experience with 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 required schedule and overtime as needed

Experience That Translates Well

Candidates with experience in the following environments may be a strong fit:

• Plastics manufacturing

• Injection molding

• Thermoforming

• Printing press operations

• Textile manufacturing

• Packaging operations

• Continuous-process manufacturing

• High-volume production environments

If you’ve operated complex industrial equipment, monitored product quality, made adjustments while equipment was running, performed changeovers, or helped troubleshoot production problems, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $21.45+/hour based on experience

• $2.00/hour overnight shift premium

• Insurance benefits for eligible temporary employees

• Opportunity to use your machine operating and troubleshooting experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Apply Today

If you have hands-on manufacturing experience and enjoy operating equipment, troubleshooting issues, and taking ownership of the production process, apply today.

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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.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.