Quality Control Technician

First Quality Products; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

First Quality Print & Packaging in Anderson, SC is seeking a Quality Technician responsible for trial testing, QC method maintenance, and calibration adherence. The role supports testing, audits, and continuous improvement in a GMP/SQF environment.

The candidate will handle CoA preparation, maintain QC records, and assist with investigations into nonconforming materials, while ensuring safe laboratory practices and compliance with SQF requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED is required with at least 3 years in a quality-related role.
• Quality knowledge, skills and abilities related to QC are required.
• Quality certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform trial testing and RD testing for Lamination and Extrusion.
• Maintain QC test methods and calibration procedures.
• Ensure housekeeping and calibration schedules in QC lab.
• Prepare CoA and review product test results for accuracy.
• Support customer audits and root cause analysis.

Skills

QC testing

GMP

SQF

Calibration

Documentation

Education

Associates degree (preferred)

High school diploma (required)

Tools

CoA

Lab equipment

Job description

About First Quality

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®.

Purpose and role of job

We are seeking a Quality Technician for our First Quality Print & Packaging facility located in Anderson, SC. This position is responsible for all aspects of the Quality Technician role listed below.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Will complete trial testing.
• RD testing for Lamination and Extrusion.
• ColorCert Management
• Experience Process Auditor
• Maintain thorough understanding of QC test methods and quality systems related to product testing and associated systems.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in QC lab.
• Ensure calibration schedules are maintained on lab equipment as prescribed in calibration procedures.
• Ensure test equipment remains in good working order; providing accurate results.
• Devise/Revise Work Instructions and Forms as related to quality functions.
• Provide training and annual re-certification of Operations team members QC testing procedures/requirements.
• Maintain quality database in support of Operation's needs and quality System.
• Audit and review the completion of product test results and records for accuracy and conformance to quality systems.
• Review daily production records and confirm conformance to requirements.
• Maintain QC records.
• Prepare CoA as required by customers. Ensure product meets specification.
• Assist in investigation and disposition of materials.
• Effectively manage On Hold area through efforts to obtain timely disposition of materials.
• Provide relevant information to Operations on reasons for On Hold as means to improve % Yield.
• Provide support for Customer audits of FQP&P business/quality systems.
• Assist QE and Operations in root cause analysis of nonconforming materials.
• Assist Quality Manager with any job needed.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
• Follows necessary GMPs to comply with regulations (SQF).
• Conducts job in a manner which complies to the food safety program (SQF).
• Participates in Food Safety Activities.

Education and experience requirements

Related Associates Degree a plus, high school diploma required with at least 3 years experience in a Quality related position. Knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to Quality is required. Quality Certifications are a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Walk/stand 100% of time during a 12-hour shift
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift.
• Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
• Frequent lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50lbs.
• Constant use of hands throughout shift.
• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
• Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.
• Full color vision is an essential job requirement.

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!

Data Privacy and Security

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.