Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. 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. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.
We are seeking Rework Specialists for our First Quality Baby Products located in Macon, GA. This position will be responsible for operating packaging sealing equipment in a safe, competent, and efficient manner.
Primary responsibilities include:
Observe all safety rules and always use the proper safety equipment.
Follow necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
Sequentially start up and operate designated packaging equipment, manual hand sealers, and stretch wrappers, and utilize proper procedures competently and productively.
Perform quality checks on the finished product according to QA guidelines for each product. Maintain quality standards for the product being produced.
Utilize lot code printer to change lot code information and replace ink cartridges.
Ensure proper raw materials are in place.
Ensure First-Article/Line Clearance is completed before starting a new job.
Accurately account product lot codes used for reporting utilizing SAP labeling tags.
Utilize Windows-based software to maintain specific product history and information accurately.
Keep the repack area and surrounding areas clean and orderly.
Assist other team members when required, including assisting with the baling project.
Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and properly.
Perform other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Standard knowledge of product codes, general warehouse procedures, Quality procedures, and the radio frequency system.
Fundamental computer knowledge or willingness to learn.
SAP system experience is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to operate in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to operate all warehouse material handling equipment is a plus but not required.
High School diploma or equivalent required
Occasional sitting with frequent standing/walking during the 8-hour shift.
Occasional bending, climbing, reaching overhead, and kneeling through the shift.
Occasionally pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout the shift.
Occasional use of hands
Occasional light and firm grasping with hands throughout the shift.
Ability to work in warehouse environment that is not climate controlled
What We Offer You
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
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
...and more!
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
- Standard knowledge of product codes, general warehouse procedures, quality procedures, and radio frequency system
- Fundamental computer knowledge or willingness to learn
- SAP system experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to operate in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to operate warehouse material handling equipment (plus, not required)
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Physical abilities: frequent standing/walking; occasional sitting, bending, climbing, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, light/firmer grasping
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment that is not climate controlled
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!
