Maintenance Mechanic I - Forklift/Production

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 move for 65 years. A family-owned company of 12,000 employees across 30 locations in three countries.

About the role

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production and/or facilities equipment—including forklifts—in accordance with established manufacturing procedures to achieve efficiency, quality, and optimum production objectives.

Responsibilities

• Follow and commit to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.
• Adhere to practices and processes that provide safe products complying with laws, regulations, and company quality standards.
• Follow and commit to safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Diagnose, maintain, modify, repair, and/or rebuild a variety of plant and facility equipment, including forklifts.
• Repair equipment during mechanical breakdowns or assist other staff in repairs.
• Assist production personnel in change-over and set-ups.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment to access problem areas or install new or repaired parts.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical equipment problems, such as changing fuses, buttons, and switches.
• Learn to read and follow blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Acquire specific knowledge for skilled trades, including production and facility machinery, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pipefitting, carpentry, and utilities.
• Learn and use SAP Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order Process, production schedules and reports, HMI control panels, and machine controls.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience performing routine maintenance and determining when maintenance is needed, or comparable experience with trade school or training.
• Math skills: simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot problems, including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate demonstrated processes and workplace procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a powered industrial truck (PIT) license.
• Minimum proficiency with the English language to ensure effective training and communication about safety and quality issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow basic blueprints, manuals, and mechanic and electrical schematics.
• Experience with maintenance and repair of forklifts and related equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Short-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Product discounts.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC/marijuana/cannabis unless required by law) and background check at the time of offer.