Machine Operator

We are seeking highly motivated Machine Operators to join the growing team at our Horse Cave, KY facility. Within this role, you will be responsible for safely operating our production machinery to run efficiently while maintaining our high standard of quality. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, and want to contribute to a company that makes a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

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!

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) and more!
• Ability to earn pay increases and advancement opportunities
• Weekly pay (depending on location)
• Supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety
• Approved job‑related training and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Assist with setting up, starting, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and properly shutting down process equipment
• Assist with process machinery from raw materials through downstream finished goods
• Maintain production logs and reports as required
• Perform production process in SAP as required

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems, including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new‑hire training and ongoing communications about safety and quality issues

Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food and 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.

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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