Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Production Technician for our First Quality Products located in McElhattan. 

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for operating packing equipment in a safe, competent, and efficient manner. Inspect, label, and package products into the designated carton in preparation for shipment. Support production line by bringing raw materials to the production floor, maintaining good housekeeping in the facility, and relieving other team members during scheduled break periods

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Observes all safety rules and always uses the proper safety equipment.
•  Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.  
• Sequentially start-up and operate designated packaging equipment utilizing proper procedures, competently and productively.  
• Performs quality checks on the finished product according to QA guidelines for each product. Maintain quality standards for the product being produced.
•  Recognizes when a quality problem exists; then immediately notify the Technician II and/or Line Leader of said problem.
• Ensures proper raw materials are in place.
• Accurately account product lot codes used for reporting utilizing Radio Frequency Units (RFU) regarding inventory control.
• Utilizes windows-based software to accurately maintain specific product history and information.
• Keeps the machines and surrounding areas clean and orderly.
• Assists other team members when required.
• Completes all necessary paperwork properly.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Education and experience requirements:

• Completion of all required training and assessments.
• Ability to effectively operate a minimum of two or more machine technologies.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.  
• Ability to communicate orally and written.
•  Ability to work in a team orientated environment.  
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior computer experience preferred.

Work Environment:

• Work in an environment with the potential for exposure to dust during certain tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk / stand 100% of time during a 12–hour shift. 
• Constant bending and climbing throughout shift. 
• Frequent climbing and reaching into machines to fix jams.
• Occasional reaching overhead during shift. 
• Frequent kneeling while on shift.
• Constant pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift, including materials requiring up to 100 pounds of force to maneuver.
• Constant lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.
• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
• Operation of forklifts, hand trucks, roll manipulators, baler, and compactor. 
• Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area. 
• Required participation in a daily pre-shift warm-up routine.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• ...and more!