Quality Control Technician I

Quality Control Technician ICheck, test and inspect finished products and raw materials to ensure products and materials meet predetermined standards. Day-to-Day Role: Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards Follow and commit to safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Develop knowledge of processes, equipment, materials, and products Conduct routine quality inspections of semi-finished, finished, and/or printed product to ensure all products meet established specifications Compare the physical characteristics of components, materials, equipment, and products to technical specifications to identify defects Conduct tests, record results, prepare reports and communicate changes that should be made improve quality Assist in third party audits Collect and ship product samples to Corporate Quality as needed Assist in implementing corrective actions Create, maintain, and review quality documentation Analyze data and reports on SPC and machine capability Core Skills and Qualifications: The ideal candidate must possess all of the following: Three (3) months of experience inspecting and performing quality checks, OR Twelve (12) credit hours in quality technology or related concentration from an accredited school Excellent visual and color acuity Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Ability to learn quality standards and methodologies Ability to use computer to record results and create reports 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 Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create basic reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint SAP or Quality Management System 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.