First Quality · 5 months ago
Paper Technician - Night Shift - Lock Haven - FQTNE
US PA Lock Haven
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelFirst Quality is a family-owned company that produces high-quality personal care and household products. They are seeking a Paper Technician who will manage support functions in the papermaking process, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to manufacturing practices.
ConsumerHealth CareInformation ServicesManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Owns personal and team safety. Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times
Responsible for managing support functions including unloading raw materials and delivering them to the production floors; operating the virgin pulper bale feeding system; supporting the Dry End operation; and supporting the Wet End and Stock Prep operation
Follows necessary Good Manufacturing Practices and other manufacturing regulations/guidelines
Manages the respective papermaking support function. Receives work direction from the Lead Process Operator
Operates select pieces of process and material handling equipment
Ensures all raw material inventories are maintained and communicates any issues
Ensures quality and workmanship standards are met for the products being produced
Ensures process and product quality checks are performed as required
Maintains any required record keeping
Ensures shift-to-shift communication is maintained
Practices good housekeeping by keeping the machines and surrounding areas clean
Develops and maintains operating procedures and ensures all Standard Operating Procedures are followed
Communicates all operating problems and status to the Lead Process Operator
Properly trains other Process Operator(s) and other Team Members as required
Assists maintenance personnel as needed
Performs other duties as necessary when directed
Show up ready for work and on-time
Becomes an expert at his/her position, but capable of performing all departmental Process Operator jobs
Understands the business and the impact of his/her position
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Mechanical aptitude including ability to operate a forklift
Mathematical skills to operate and understand laboratory testing
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems
Basic computer skills
Work 12-hour shifts
Ability to work night shift (6:42pm - 7:00am)
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
Company
First Quality
Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products.
Founded in 1989
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Janiak
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-10-07
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