Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for operating a machine in a safe, competent, efficient, and productive manner.

First Quality offers excellent benefits including:

• Starting wage $18.00 + $1.50 shift differential!

• Medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance that starts day ONE!

• On the job training

• 120 Hours (appx. 3 weeks!) Paid Vacation after two months of employment effective July 2024

• PTO - 3 days per year

• Quarterly incentives

• Tuition assistance

• Parental Leave - 6 weeks 100% paid

• 401k plus employer match up to 4%

• Onsite cafeteria

Only scheduled to work 15 days a month!

A typical two week schedule is shown below:

Week 1:

Sunday - off

Monday - work

Tuesday - work

Wednesday - off

Thursday - off

Friday - work

Saturday - work

Week 2:

Sunday - work

Monday - off

Tuesday - off

Wednesday - work

Thursday - work

Friday - off

Saturday - off

Primary responsibilities include:

• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.

• Maintains quality standards for the product.

• Ensures proper raw material verification, handling, and usage.

• Keeps the machine and the surrounding area clean.

• Performs the duties of a Lead Operator when necessary.

• Assists maintenance personnel as required.

• Follow instructions of the Lead Operator.

• Assists with the training of other employees.

• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

• Completes changeovers and some mechanical tasks.

• Completes process clean-up as required or needed.

• Uses MES, QW, eQCM, and other computer programs.

• Functional capability to understand Vision, product details, waste reasons and reactions, resulting in ability to manage operation of line.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to communicate well.

• Ability to work in a team orientated environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• One to two years of trade school or college preferred

• Three years manufacturing experience preferred.

• Prior computer experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk/stand 100% of time during a 12-hour shift.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift.
• Occasional climbing and reaching into machines to fix jams.
• Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
• Frequent pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift, including materials requiring up to 75lbs of force to maneuver.
• Frequent lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50lbs.
• Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.
• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
• Operation of cranes, hoists, hand trucks and roll manipulators throughout shift.
• Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.
• Occasional climbing of steps.
• Balance required for some tasks.

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.