Utility / Baler Operator - Paper Center of Excellence

Looking for a hands-on role where your work makes a real impact? We're hiring reliable, motivated Utility Workers to join our growing team at our Leola, PA Paper facility. In this role, you'll play a key part in keeping our production and warehouse operations running safely and efficiently. Every day brings something new as you support manufacturing, recycling, and material handling in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Shift Availability: 

• 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Who we are… 

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! 

What we offer… 

• Starting pay of $20.00 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more
• Opportunities for pay increases and career advancement
• A safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace
• Paid holidays and paid time off

What you’ll do… 

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
• Pull carts using a tugger
• Operate the baler, paper baler, plastic baler, and shredder
• Weigh materials accurately using a scale
• Track bale tickets and complete data entry as required
• Perform housekeeping duties throughout the facility
• Clean up paper and scrap materials in production areas
• Inspect materials for quality defects
• Use equipment to move and stage bales
• Support various basic production and recycling tasks as needed

What you’ll need...

• Ability to safely operate industrial equipment (or willingness to be trained)
• Demonstrated ability to follow workplace procedures and safety standards
• Proven capability to meet safety and quality expectations
• Basic computer skills for data entry
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in English to ensure effective training and communication; prior manufacturing or production experience preferred

Preferred:

• Prior forklift 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 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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