Forklift Operator

First Quality King of Prussia PA; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

FSA dependent care match up to $2500

Tuition assistance

Job summary

First Quality is seeking experienced Forklift Operators for its Macon, GA site. Starting pay is $20/hour with a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work 12-hour night shifts, and hold a high school diploma with forklift experience. Benefits include competitive base pay, paid time off, medical/dental/vision plans from day one, a 401(k) match, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of continuous work experience.
• At least 18 months of forklift operating experience.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Be at least 18 years old and able to work a 12-hour night shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts with various attachments.
• Work in a fast-paced, quality and safety-focused team environment.
• Calculate accurate tallies and documentation during loading/unloading.
• Operate a Radio Frequency Gun.
• Follow GMP regulations and maintain product quality; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Night shift readiness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio Frequency Gun

Job description

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 experienced Forklift Operators for our First Quality Baby Products site located in Macon, GA.

Staring pay rate for this position is $20/hour.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Operate forklifts with various attachments.
• Work in a fast paced, quality and safety focused team environment.
• Calculate accurate tallies and documentation during the loading and unloading process.
• Operate a Radio Frequency Gun.
• Observe all safety rules, including GMP regulations/guidelines; maintain quality standards for the product, and perform other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Frequent walking and standing for a 12-hour period
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Daily sweeping and organizing work area
• Ability to operate and forklift
• Be able to work a 12 hour night shift is required
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Have at least 18 months of experience operating a forklift
• Have at least three years of continuous work experience.
• Less than three years will require referral from a current First Quality team member

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 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!

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.

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.