Production Technical Trainer - Leola Paper

Are you ready to help us build something extraordinary?

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.

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Production Technical Trainer to help our teams grow stronger, smarter, and more confident in their roles. You’ll be where you can help shape the future of paper manufacturing empowering employees, enhance operational excellence, and build a culture of learning and growth. We’re not just making paper. We’re making progress.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, startup environment where innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement are valued
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and PTO
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and support for growth in learning & development
• A supportive, team-oriented culture built on Dart’s values of safety, integrity, quality, and respect

What You'll Do - Results:

• Training documentation, assessments, and progress reports
• Instructional materials, job aids, and SOP-based content
• Paper-specific training modules for production and packaging
• Needs assessments and skills gap analyses
• Feedback loops and continuous improvement plans for training programs
• Collaboration with corporate and site teams to align training with business goals
• High training completion and comprehension rates
• Improved employee performance and reduced onboarding time
• Measurable improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency KPIs
• Positive feedback from trainees and supervisors
• Effective knowledge transfer during startup and new equipment launches
• Increased consistency in SOP adherence and GMP compliance
• Enhanced readiness for paper production and packaging operations

What You Bring - Competencies:

• Understands the concepts of paper manufacturing processes
• Adapts training to diverse learning styles and environments
• Communicates clearly and confidently with all levels of staff
• Builds rapport and engages learners effectively
• Continuously improving training content and delivery
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Collaborates cross-functionally to align training with operational needs

Experience and Skills:

• Requires one of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in adult education, creative writing, instructional design/technology, or related field of study and two (2) years of related experience
  • Associate’s degree and three (3) years of technical/manufacturing related experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of technical/manufacturing related experience
• Two (2) years of experience delivering technical training within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility, vocational or community college setting
• Skilled in delivering technical training in manufacturing or GMP environments
• Proficient in instructional design, needs analysis, and course development
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of production processes (paper)
• Experienced with Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Effective at documenting job tasks and creating engaging training materials
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in dynamic settings

Work Schedule & Travel:

• Initial schedule will be Monday–Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
  • Will transition to 24/7 operations later this year; flexibility 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. 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.

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.

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