Lead Quality Control Technician- Paper Center of Excellence

We’re not just making paper. We’re making progress. 

Come grow with us and get $4,000 in bonuses after your first year! 

$28+/hr. and $2/hr. shift premium for overnight shifts

Are you an experienced quality control professional ready to take the lead? In this position you will support department efficiency and ensure product excellence. This hands-on role requires spending 85% of time on the production floor, working closely with department Supervisors and team members.

Shift Availability:   

• 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
• 7:00 pm - 7:00 am 

What you’ll do…  

• Perform and oversee routine quality inspections of semi-finished and finished products
• Analyze data, identify trends, and recommend solutions using SPC and root cause analysis
• Support audits, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards
• Coordinate schedules and resources to meet production goals
• Monitor quality metrics, correct deficiencies, and escalate issues as needed
• Train new employees and provide performance feedback
• Communicate effectively across shifts and departments

What you’ll need…

• High School Diploma or GED (Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of quality control experience in a fast-paced environment

• Understanding of and ability to apply statistical process control (SPC), analytic skills, root cause analysis, repeat and reliability methodologies. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, and spreadsheets in MS Word and MS Excel
• Experience using Quality Management System, SAP preferred
• 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
• Prior training experience (preferred)
• Previous experience in a Lead role (preferred)
• Exposure to heat, noise, dust, and chemicals
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and operating equipment
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays

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 that prioritizes safety  
• Weekly pay  
• Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement    
• Paid holidays and paid time off

Work Schedule & Travel:

• Initial schedule will be Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Will transition to 24/7 operations later this year; flexibility required.
• Travel is required (up to 50%) for the first several months/throughout 2025-2026. Travel will be for onboarding, training, ongoing operational excellence and other purposes. Travel will, for the most part, take place Monday – Friday, but some weekend travel may be required.

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.  

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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