Forklift Operator

Now Hiring!

$21/hr plus $2/hr shift premium for overnight shifts

Ready to elevate your career? We're looking for skilled Forklift Operators to join our team in Chicago, IL.

From moving materials with precision to ensuring top-notch safety standards, your expertise will keep our operations running smoothly.

Compensation:

• Starts at $21 an hour with the opportunity for a shift differential on evening and overnight shifts. 

Shift Availability:

• 6:00am - 6:00pm

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…

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more! 

• Ability to earn pay increases and advancement opportunities 

• A supportive and inclusive work culture 

• Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement   

• Paid holidays and paid time off   

What you'll do...

• Operates gas or electric powered forklift or clamp truck to move, stack, load or unload materials, parts, finished goods
• Stack product in a uniform and damage free condition
• Coordinate with other departments as needed to ensure proper inventory management

What we're looking for...

• Six (6) months of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) license
• Ability to demonstrate basic math calculations and dimensional counting skills
• 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

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!

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.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278Ext 3370 or email us at [email protected]. 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 [email protected] for assistance.