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 a Summer Help Production for our Nutek Disposable located in McElhattan.
Summer Help Production
Job Description:
SUMMER HELP which will run May through August. The company is looking for Summer manufacturing team members who will be responsible for operating packing equipment in a safe, competent, and efficient manner. Inspecting, labeling, and packaging products into the designated carton in preparation for shipment. Supporting production lines by bringing raw materials to the production floor, maintaining good housekeeping in the facility, and relieving other team members during scheduled break periods.
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:
Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
Sequentially start-up and operate designated packaging equipment, manual hand sealers, stretch wrappers, and 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.
Utilizes lot code printer to include: changing lot code information, replacing ink cartridges.
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 accurately and properly.
Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so
Work and Physical Environment:
Work in an environment with the potential for exposure to dust during certain tasks.
Walk / stand 100% of time during a 8-12–hour shift.
Constant bending throughout shift.
Frequent kneeling during shift.
Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
Constant pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift, including materials requiring up to 100 pounds of force to maneuver.
Constant lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.
Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
Operation of hand trucks, baler, and compactor throughout shift.
Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.
Hours:
- Monday-Friday 7am-3pm
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.
For immediate consideration, please go to the Careers section at www.firstquality.com to complete our online application.
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
- Observe all safety rules and use proper safety equipment at all times.
- Follow GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
- Start-up and operate designated packaging equipment, manual hand sealers, and stretch wrappers.
- Perform quality checks on finished products per QA guidelines and maintain quality standards.
- Operate and maintain lot code printer including changing lot code information and replacing ink cartridges.
- Accurately account product lot codes using Radio Frequency Units (RFU) for inventory control.
- Utilize Windows-based software to maintain specific product history and information.
- Ensure proper raw materials are in place and support production lines.
- Keep machines and surrounding areas clean and maintain good housekeeping.
- Complete necessary paperwork accurately and assist other team members as needed.
- Ability to walk/stand entire 8–12 hour shift, perform constant bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs, and push/pull forces up to 100 lbs.
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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