First Quality Retail Services, LLC in Lewistown, PA is seeking talented, team-oriented, college students for its Internship Programs 2027. 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!
Company Philosophy:
The company has built its reputation in the marketplace by demanding high standards for all of its employees. The company’s success is measured by its integrity, honesty, quality products at a fair price with exemplary service to its customers. This position requires an individual that excels in leadership and is a team player with a superb skill set. Beyond the technical qualifications of the position it is important that the individual demonstrates a character with strong family values and a willingness to build a solid working relationship with hands-on ownership.
Purpose and role of job:
Responsible for the specification, selection, purchase, installation, and startup support of major capital projects, to improve efficiencies, quality or expand the manufacturing operation.
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
- Prepares timelines, schedules, and coordinates multiple disciplines to meet required schedules.
- Prepares equipment/line proposals, installations, startups, and validations.
- Analyzes trend data, troubleshoots process problems.
- Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
- Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
- Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations.
- Standard knowledge of high-speed manufacturing equipment.
- Standard knowledge in material handling concepts, material flow concepts, and plant layout.
- Standard knowledge of cost accounting principles.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify machine, material and/or process improvements and implementation solutions.
- Ability to teach/train operating personnel and write procedures/manuals.
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 prioritize as necessary
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Physical Requirements:
- Walk/stand 100% of time during a 12-hour shift.
- Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift.
- Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
- Occasional pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift, including materials requiring up to 130lbs of force to maneuver.
- Occasional lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50lbs.
- Constant use of hands throughout shift.
- Occasional light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
- Daily maintenance of work area.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent.
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
- Bachelor's degree or demonstrated progress toward a degree in a related field
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 0-3 years of experience, including academic projects
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work
- Strong teamwork and motivation
- Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing equipment
- Knowledge of material handling, material flow, and plant layout concepts
- Knowledge of cost accounting principles
- Ability to identify and implement machine, material, and process improvements
- Ability to train operating personnel and write procedures or manuals
- Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a 12-hour shift
- Ability to lift or carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
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.
First Quality Insights
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!
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