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 an experienced Process Specialist for our First Quality facility located in Macon, GA.   

This position is responsible for utilizing materials and manpower to efficiently produce a quality product during the manufacturing process.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all timesFollows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelinesUpdates line logbooks on machine operation and troubleshooting and sends shift updates outlining machine performance for the shiftAttends morning and evening shift change meetings to ensure effective handoff between shifts, and presents major items from the shift and ongoing issuesMaintains quality standards for the product being produced, supporting and leading proactive quality initiatives such as the Shift Process Cleaning documentationKeeps the machine and surrounding areas clean at all timesTroubleshoots problems and performs adjustments to the machineProperly trains machine operators, new line leaders, and other employees as required, and assists them in completing their Pay for Skills requirementsInspects product from each line every shift to ensure high quality and performs additional quality checks as requiredUtilizes Quality Window to review quality results and proactively address any outlying issuesThroughout the shift, proactively monitors all machine performance metrics versus objective and works with the machine team to resolve outstanding issuesExamines defects and scrap causes and takes appropriate corrective action when neededAssists maintenance team and shift supervisor as neededProperly completes all necessary paperwork including Work Orders and Work RequestsManages lines through team approach principals and developing effective, self- sustaining work teamsFill in as Platform Team Process Specialist, as needed

Education and experience requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent (required)1-2 years of trade school or college and three years of manufacturing experience (preferred)Experience troubleshooting high speed manufacturing equipment and monitoring machine performanceExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate orally and in writingAbility to work in and manage a team-oriented environmentAbility to operate in a fast-paced environmentFor internal applicants: Completion of Tech III Pay for Skills criteria in Production; advanced knowledge of technical processes, materials, and procedures; and completion of all required training and assessments

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 opportunitiesPaid time off (three-week minimum)Medical, dental and vision starting day one401(k) with employer matchPaid parental leaveChild and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)Tuition assistanceWellness 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.

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.