Production Technician I

Production Technician – Nutek Disposable 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.
Responsibilities Observes all safety rules and always uses the proper safety equipment.
Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
Sequentially start‑up and operate designated packaging equipment utilizing proper procedures, competently and productively.
Performs quality checks on the finished product according to QA guidelines for each product.
Maintains quality standards for the product being produced.
Recognizes when a quality problem exists; then immediately notify the TechnicianII and/or Line Leader of said problem.
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 properly.
Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
Qualifications Must be 18 years of age.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of all required training and assessments.
Ability to effectively operate a minimum of two or more machine technologies.
Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to communicate orally and written.
Ability to work in a team‑orientated environment.
Prior computer experience preferred.
Physical Requirements Walk / stand 100% of time during a 12‑hour shift.
Constant bending and climbing throughout shift.
Frequent climbing and reaching into machines to fix jams.
Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
Frequent kneeling while on 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 forklifts, hand trucks, roll manipulators, baler, and compactor.
Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.
Required participation in a daily pre‑shift warm‑up routine.
Benefits 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!
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

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