QC Technician II

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 QC Technician II for our First Quality located in McElhattan, PA  This position will be responsible for requires an individual that excels in leadership and is a team player with a superb skill set.  Beyond the technical qualifications of the position it is important that the individual demonstrates a character with strong family values and a willingness to build a solid working relationship with hands-on ownership. 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Follows all Safety Rules and Safety Policies at NDI
• Exhibits a thorough understanding of NDI’s Quality Policy
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations
• Maintains the cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory
• Correctly performs and understands quality testing requirements
• Follows existing procedures applying to the Quality System
• Performs testing on Production samples at specified sampling frequencies
• Responsible for updating the hold status of materials
• Enters required test results into the Quality Data System
• Provide support for correcting non-conformances

· Provide support regarding documentation, raw materials, chemicals and equipment necessary for performing Quality functions

· Supports activities as assigned in the following areas: · Raw material verification · Labeling/packaging approval & release · First piece inspection

· Performs other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Basic knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel · Basic math skills · Basic Quality Window reporting

· Development training course – Working as a Team

· Basic knowledge of SPC

· Ability to use basic measurement tools

· Basic written/verbal skills

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 $3750)
• Bundle of joy benefit (years’ 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!