About this role
<p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:#0054a2">Apply Your Engineering Expertise to Optimize Manufacturing Processes!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:#0054a2">Join our Paper Operations Team and play a key role in optimizing and improving process control systems, from raw materials to finished products. We are looking for candidates with experience in paper and plastic converting this experience is a plus. </span></p> <p> </p> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;background-color:white;color:#0054a2">This is your chance to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and manage projects that shape the future of sustainable packaging.</span></div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Location: Mason, MI, Federalsburg MD, or Leola, PA </span></div> <div> <div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> *</span>If you are unable to be based at one of our facility locations (Mason, MI | Federalsburg, MD | Leola, PA), this position is available as a remote role. Please note that remote work requires 60–70% travel<strong> </strong>to our facilities.</span></div> <div style="text-align:center"> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> </div> </div> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18.0pt;color:darkcyan">What We Are Looking For..</span> </strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience in paper converting or similar industries like plastic converting -- a strong plus!</li> <li>Understanding of paper dynamics and converting processes.</li> <li>Background in Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.</li> <li>Board experience from a paper mill is a bonus.</li> <li>Quick learners with strong problem-solving skills </li> </ul> <p><span style="color:darkcyan;font-size:18.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What You'll Do...</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support converting processes for paper cups and other substrates.</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead projects to enhance production efficiency and quality.</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate across teams to implement cutting-edge solutions.</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage and complete projects of varying sizes and durations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and designers to optimize processes</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead process failure investigations and implement long-term solutions</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Conduct feasibility studies for fabrication and processing improvements</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist with assembly and disassembly of process equipment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Troubleshoot and implement engineering solutions to enhance operations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment and processes</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work closely with production teams to improve efficiency and product quality</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Create test parameters and analyze performance data for process optimization</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop and execute continuous improvement plans</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Mentor and guide junior engineers</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:darkcyan;font-size:18.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What You'll Need...</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study and three (3) years of related engineering experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience analyzing production equipment, processes and materials and solving issues</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven experience in project management</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong coordination and leadership skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to conduct feasibility studies and troubleshoot engineering issues</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in developing SOPs and continuous improvement plans</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication and collaboration skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, additional travel may be required during critical projects or business demands</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport </span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">*Dart is unable to employ those who currently live in and expect to work out of any of the following U.S. states: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin, however relocation assistance to the Mason, MI, Federalsburg MA, or Leola, PA area may be considered in lieu of full-time remote work. This list is subject to change at Dart’s discretion. </span></p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:lightgray">#LI-KS1</span></p><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="width:283.05pt;border-collapse:collapse" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height:14.5pt"> <td style="width:48.0pt;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt" valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif;color:white">#LI-KH1</span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><em><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Overview: </span></strong></em></span><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em><span style="color:#3e3e3c">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.</span></em></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><em><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Benefits:</span></strong></em><em><span style="font-size:10.5pt"> 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.</span></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">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.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.</span><br><br><span style="font-size:10.5pt">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.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/">https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at [email protected]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at [email protected] for assistance.</span></span></p>