Forklift Operator

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 Forklift Operators for our First Quality Retail Services located in Lewistown, PA.  This position will be responsible for calculating accurate tallies of finished goods and raw materials and supplying it to production when it is needed.

Night Shift

Hourly starting at $19.50

Primary responsibilities include:

• Calculates accurate tallies and documentation during the loading, unloading, and warehouse process.
• Inspects all equipment used on a daily basis and report defects to Management.
• Maintains an efficient product flow throughout the warehouse operation.
• Maintains good housekeeping of the warehouse area.
• Supports production lines with material requests.
• Provides accurate and legible paperwork to maintain an accurate database.
• Insures the integrity and accuracy of all inventories on a daily basis.
• Operates the Radio Frequency Gun to conduct movements, barcode, and inventories.
• Assists with repack and labeling operations when necessary.
• Observe all safety rules and use proper safety equipment at all times
• Insure the quality of the palletized product and store it in accordance to warehouse policies and procedures.
• Assist in the performance of preventative maintenance.
• Provide accurate and legible documentation of any issues and concerns.
• Provide accurate and legible documentation of product changes.
• Follow the proper procedures of Lock Out Tags policy.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.

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!