Production Technician

First Quality • Mcelhattan, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members. 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. Their product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. They also manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions. Guided by values of humility, unity, and integrity, First Quality leverages advanced technology and innovation. The Production Technician position at First Quality Products in McElhattan is responsible for operating packing equipment in a safe, competent, and efficient manner. This role involves inspecting, labeling, and packaging products into designated cartons for shipment. Additionally, the technician supports the production line by bringing raw materials to the production floor, maintaining good housekeeping in the facility, and relieving other team members during scheduled break periods.

Requirements

• Completion of all required training and assessments.
• Ability to effectively operate a minimum of two or more machine technologies.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate orally and written.
• Ability to work in a team orientated environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes all safety rules and always uses the proper safety equipment.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
• Sequentially start-up and operate designated packaging equipment utilizing proper procedures, competently and productively.
• Performs quality checks on the finished product according to QA guidelines for each product.
• Maintain quality standards for the product being produced.
• Recognizes when a quality problem exists; then immediately notify the Technician II and/or Line Leader of said problem.
• Ensures proper raw materials are in place.
• Accurately account product lot codes used for reporting utilizing Radio Frequency Units (RFU) regarding inventory control.
• Utilizes windows-based software to accurately maintain specific product history and information.
• Keeps the machines and surrounding areas clean and orderly.
• Assists other team members when required.
• Completes all necessary paperwork properly.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED