Platform Specialist

First Quality King of Prussia PA; McElhattan (Clinton County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

First Quality in McElhattan, PA is seeking a skilled manufacturing operator to efficiently produce quality products. You will follow safety rules, operate multiple machines, and maintain documentation while supporting the maintenance team.

Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, experience in a team environment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. A high school diploma and preferred trade/tech training align with our program.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to work in and manage a team oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate orally and written.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Observes all safety rules and uses proper safety equipment at all times.
• Follows GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
• Support and maintain machine documentation and troubleshooting guides; maintains quality standards for the product.
• Ensures the machine and surrounding areas are clean at all times.
• Operates all machines within the Platform competently and productively.
• Troubleshoots problems and makes adjustments to machines.
• Trains machine operators, new line leaders, and other employees as required.
• Performs quality checks as required.
• Examines defects and scrap causes and takes corrective action; records downtime.
• Assists maintenance team as needed and supports supervisor.
• Completes necessary paperwork.
• Manages line through team approach and develops self-sustaining work teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Fast-paced

Education

High School diploma

Trade school preferred

3 years manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

Machine operation

Job description

Job Description Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for utilizing material and manpower to efficiently produce a quality product during the manufacturing process.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
• Support and maintain machine documentation and troubleshooting guides Maintains quality standards for the product being produced.
• Ensures the machine and surrounding areas are clean at all times.
• Ability to operate all machines within the Platform competently and productively.
• Troubleshoots problems and performs adjustments to the machine.
• Properly trains machine operators, new line leaders, and other employees as required.
• Performs quality checks as required.
• Examines defects and scrap causes and take appropriate corrective action; analyze and record production delays on downtime report.
• Assists maintenance team as needed.
• Assists the Supervisor.
• Properly completes all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
• Manages line through team approach principals and developing effective, self-sustaining work teams.

Education and experience requirements:

• Completion of all required training and assessments.
• Completion of the 10 required courses Ability to effectively operate one machine technology.
• Standard knowledge of technical processes, materials, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to work in and manage a team oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate orally and written.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years of trade school or college preferred.
• Three years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work a flexPible schedule Prior computer experience preferred.

Work Environment:

Work in environment exposed to dust.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional sitting with frequent standing / walking during 8 hour shift.
• Occasional bending, climbing, reaching overhead, and kneeling throughout shift.
• Occasional pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional use of hands with occasional use of right foot control.
• Occasional light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
• Operations of forklifts throughout shift.

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.

***The most qualified applicants will be selected for the positions***

First Quality Overview:

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.