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 CDL Class A-Driver for our First Quality Products located in McElhattan. 

Purpose and role of job:

• Responsible for tracking trailer movement within the Industrial Park, keeping the yard organized; perform preventative maintenance on equipment and truck.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities: ​

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times. · Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulation/guidelines.

• Responsible for trailer movement within the McElhattan complex.

• Yard organization and housekeeping.

• Preventative maintenance and housekeeping of switcher truck.

• Adhere to Company policies and procedures.

• Maintains accurate yard inventories and trailer pools.

• Assist with security

Education and experience requirements:

• Ability to operate safely in a fast pace environment.

• Strong communication and learning skills.

• Ability to work in a team orientated environment.

• Ability to operate all warehouse material handling equipment

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Commercial Drivers License.

• Radio Frequency (RF) skills.

Work Environment:

• Exposed to diesel fuel and fumes.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit nearly 100% of time during a 12–hour shift.

• Occasional standing / walking throughout a 12–hour shift.

• Frequent climbing in / out of jockey trucks.

• Frequent pushing / pulling with arms.

• Constant repetitive use of right foot control.

• Constant repetitive use of both hands during shift.

• Constant simple / light grasping with frequent firm / strong grasping throughout a 12-hour shift.

• Operation of vehicles / heavy equipment is required throughout shift.

• 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!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations.  As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

For immediate consideration, please go to the Careers section at www.firstquality.com to complete our online application.