Quality Control Technician

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 Quality Control Technician for our First Quality Tissuelocated in Anderson SC. This position will be responsible for supporting Operations Teams by conducting daily audits of the manufacturing processes and products of FQTSE to ensure that released products meet customer expectations and that the requirements of the Quality Management System requirements are being met.Primary responsibilities include:Correctly understands and performs quality testing and inspection requirementsConducts daily audits for the following focus areas:Calibration/verification of testing and measuring equipment Product testing and visual inspection results Product and process inspections Compliance to PPM and record keeping instructions Release of acceptable product Control of nonconforming materials (Raw Materials, Parent Rolls, and Finished Goods)Completes independent product auditsProvides and reinforces quality training for Team membersSupports Team members in the identification and control of nonconforming materials (raw materials, parent rolls, and finished goods)Performs special testing in support of product development, validation, and product investigations (nonconforming goods, complaints, and recalls)Enters test and inspection data into various quality record systemsPerforms other duties as requested by the Production and/or Quality Manager; may be required to work on the production line as needed in addition to being responsible for quality checksObserves all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all timesThe ideal candidate should possess the following:· At least 1 year manufacturing quality experience·Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and oral and demonstrates respect for co-workers.·Excellent time management and leadership skills.·Ability to work under pressure and handle changes to achieve production targets.·Confident, self-driven, dynamic and loves to learn.·Post high school education or certifications in applicable fields preferred.·Testing or inspection experience for basis weight, tensile strength and elongation, finished product, and product packaging preferred.·Must be able to climb stairs and perform tasks on mezzanine.·Employees must have completed six months in current job before they are eligible to apply for a new position. Previous leadership experience in a paper manufacturing environment may apply toward the six months positional experience.What We Offer YouWe 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 (year's 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 moreFirst 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 to complete our online application.