Quality Control Technician - Paper Center of Excellence

Quality Control Technician - Paper Center of Excellence

Join the Quality team at Dart Container and play a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety and performance. We're looking for detail‑oriented team members who thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and are excited to help power up our new Paper Dinnerware Center of Excellence in Leola.

Shift Availability:

• 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Who we are…

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take‑out containers…and now… Leola, PA, will soon be home to Dart’s new paper plate manufacturing Center of Excellence! This industry‑leading facility will be an efficient manufacturing powerhouse, with the capacity to meet the growing demand for paper‑based food and beverage packaging.

What we offer...

• Pay starting at $21.07 per hour, with an additional $2 per hour shift premium for overnight shifts
• Earn up to $4,000 in retention bonuses after your first year
• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!
• Weekly pay + raises and advancement potential
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety
• Paid holidays and PTO

What you’ll do…

As a Quality Technician (Level I or II), you’ll support the Quality team in ensuring all raw materials and finished products meet company and regulatory standards. Depending on your experience level, your responsibilities will grow from routine inspection to more advanced analysis and problem‑solving.

• Perform inspections and quality testing on materials and finished products
• Record, review, and maintain accurate quality data and documentation
• Support audits, compliance activities, and corrective action processes
• Use data to identify trends and help drive continuous improvement
• Conduct or support root cause analysis and recommend solutions (Level II focus)
• Work closely with production and cross‑functional teams to maintain quality standards

What you’ll bring…

We are looking for individuals who are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Candidates may qualify for either Level I or Level II based on experience or education.

• Level I:
  • At least 6 months of inspection or quality‑check experience, or
  • 12 credit hours in Quality Technology or a related field from an accredited institution
• Level II:
  • At least 1 year of inspection or quality‑check experience, or
  • High school diploma plus 12 credit hours in Quality Technology or a related field
  • Stronger understanding of quality systems, data analysis, and problem‑solving
• Strong attention to detail and visual inspection skills
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and reporting
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Familiarity with GMP, safety standards, and manufacturing environments
• Level II preferred: knowledge of SPC, root cause analysis, and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drink 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.

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 and marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

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.