Blown Film Extrusion Operator

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 an Extrusion Operator for our First Quality Print & Packaging facility located in Anderson, SC. Extrusion Operators are responsible for operating a machine in a safe, competent, efficient, and productive manner. 

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Follows necessary GMP, OSHA, SQF regulations/guidelines.
• Keeps records of the operation of the machine and troubleshooting that was done.
• Maintains quality standards for the product.
• Ensures the proper materials are in place in a timely and orderly fashion
• Keeps the machine and the surrounding area clean.
• Assists maintenance personnel as required.
• Assists with the training of other employees as needed.
• Must be able to solve problems and root cause analysis.
• Must meet First Quality’s core values and principles.
• Must be flexible in work hours, dependable and committed to First Quality and producing a quality product.
• Expectation of a challenging and learning experience and willingness to be taught.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from high ground.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
• Conducts job in a manner which complies to the food safety program (SQF).
• Reports food safety problems immediately to supervisor or a QA team member. Takes actions where appropriate.

Education and experience requirements:

• Completes all required training and assessments.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate orally and written.
• Ability to work in a team orientated environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years manufacturing experience required.
• Blown film experience is a plus.
• Prior computer experience preferred.

Work Environment:

• Noisy environment requiring hearing protection; manufacturing environment requiring safety shoes and safety glasses. Other PPE required based upon specific tasks. Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk/stand 100% of time during a 12-hour shift.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift.
• Occasional climbing and reaching
• Frequent pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift
• Frequent lifting or carrying items/product.
• Constant use of hands
• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
• Operation of cranes, hoists, hand trucks and roll manipulators throughout shift.
• Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.
• Occasional climbing of steps.
• Balance required for some tasks.
• Maintaining 5s housekeeping standards

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!

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.