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

First Quality • Lock Haven, PA

6d • 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.

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 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 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