Forklift 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®.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, and unload materials.
• Transport subassembly and raw materials to the warehouse for storage.
• Organize the warehouse for optimal performance.
• Maintain first in/first out (FIFO) material rotation system.
• Create/Receive Standard Transfer Orders (STO’s).
• Ensure the safe and efficient transportation of goods throughout the facility.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on forklifts, reporting any issues to management.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
• Assist in inventory management by accurately documenting material movement.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely production and delivery of materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

· Be punctual, professional, and follow safety policies and procedures on the job.

· Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

· Minimum 1 years’ experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

· Strong understanding of safety protocols and best practices

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

· Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

· For safety and business purposes, must have communication skills including reading, writing and must be able to communicate to others as well as be able to receive communication from others.

· Proficient in the safe operation of various types of warehouse equipment such as stretch wrap machines, etc.

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 (years’ 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 Opportunityemployer. 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.