First Quality Retail Services, LLC in Lewistown, PA is seeking talented, team-oriented, college students for its 2027 Internship Programs. We have one goal: providing you with real life, hands-on experience! These positions are full-time, paid positions where you will work on real projects with real results!
Purpose and role of job:
Provide technical skills in the operation and support of the environmental health and safety program to maintain an accident-free work environment and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
- Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with FQ local, State and Federal OSHA rules and regulations
- Aspires to achieve a zero injury culture through visible support of the injury prevention and safety program
- Ensure required safety training is complete for all team members and training records are maintained.
- Participate in the new hire safety orientation process
- Assist organization in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe activities
- Conduct regular walk through safety inspections to identify hazards, document findings, recommend corrective actions and follow through to ensure corrections have been made
- Assist in establishing policies for preventive actions through studying incidents and potential risks in general work environments
- Ensure incident investigation, mitigation and reporting process is followed
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with all team members, vendors and customers
- Facilitate communication of company safety policies, procedures and standards with all visitors, including contractors and vendors
- Complete administrative responsibilities and documentation, including training records, accident/incident reporting, OSHA log updates, employee files and workers compensation claim filing
- Assist in overall workers compensation administration and coordination of the Return-to-Work program for injured team members
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and experience requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (or demonstrated progress toward a degree) in related field of study
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 0-3 years of experience, including academic projects
- Highly motivated, strong team player, with good ability to multi-task and re-prioritize as necessary
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Standard knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office programs.
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Work Environment:
- In wet, hot and cold environments inside and outside of the facility
- In ear, eye and foot protection areas
- Under pressure of deadlines and manage moderate levels of stress
Physical Requirements:
- Lift up to 25 pounds
- Walk long distances
- Climb steps
- Bend, stoop, stretch
- Stand for long periods of time
- Type and read small print on screen and blueprints/schematics
- Ability to travel as needed to other sites via commercial airline or vehicle
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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or progressing toward a bachelor's degree in a related field
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 0–3 years of experience, including academic projects
- Strong teamwork, motivation, multitasking, and prioritization skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, walk long distances, climb steps, bend, stoop, stretch, and stand for long periods
- Ability to travel as needed to other sites by commercial airline or vehicle
First Quality Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First Quality and has not been reviewed or approved by First Quality.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is described as competitive across many hourly, technical, and engineering roles, with pay often characterized as good or fair for the job. Market-aligned base rates are reflected in recent postings and salary entries across multiple functions.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly bonuses, shift differentials, and overtime opportunities are commonly cited and meaningfully boost total earnings. Bonus eligibility appears to be a consistent feature in many roles.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, a year of free diapers for new parents, and employer-matched dependent care assistance. These family-focused additions complement core offerings and signal an emphasis on supporting caregivers.
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What We Do
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito® Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability. If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
