Paper Technician - Night Shift - Lock Haven - $18.00/hr starting rate + $1.50 night shift diff

First Quality • Lock Haven, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality is a family-owned company with over 35 years of history, employing over 5,000 team members across the U.S. and Canada. We produce high-quality personal care and household products. We are seeking a Paper Technician for First Quality Tissue located in Lock Haven, PA. This role is responsible for managing support functions in the papermaking process, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined, possess good mathematical and communication skills, and be able to work in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical aptitude including ability to operate a forklift.
• Mathematical skills to operate and understand laboratory testing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work night shift (6:42pm - 7:00am).

Responsibilities

• Owns personal and team safety, observing all safety rules and using proper safety equipment.
• Manages support functions including unloading raw materials and delivering them to production floors.
• Operates the virgin pulper bale feeding system.
• Supports the Dry End operation.
• Supports the Wet End and Stock Prep operation.
• Follows necessary Good Manufacturing Practices and other manufacturing regulations/guidelines.
• Manages the respective papermaking support function.
• Receives work direction from the Lead Process Operator.
• Operates select pieces of process and material handling equipment.
• Ensures all raw material inventories are maintained and communicates any issues.
• Ensures quality and workmanship standards are met for the products being produced.
• Ensures process and product quality checks are performed as required.
• Maintains any required record keeping.
• Ensures shift-to-shift communication is maintained.
• Practices good housekeeping by keeping machines and surrounding areas clean.
• Develops and maintains operating procedures and ensures all Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
• Communicates all operating problems and status to the Lead Process Operator.
• Properly trains other Process Operator(s) and other Team Members as required.
• Assists maintenance personnel as needed.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed.
• Shows up ready for work and on-time.
• Becomes an expert at his/her position, but capable of performing all departmental Process Operator jobs.
• Understands the business and the impact of his/her position.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED