Responsible for operating more than one type of machine within the production process in a safe, competent, efficient, and productive manner. Contributes to successful completion of team tasks, goals, and expectations.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Performs safety inspection of assigned machinery at the start of each shift.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
• Completes machine operator training as required by the Pay-for-Skills program.
• Keeps a current logbook on machine operation, troubleshooting, and changeovers.
• Maintains quality standards for the product being produced.
• Ensures proper raw materials are in use.
• Keeps the machine and the surrounding area clean.
• Assists maintenance personnel with troubleshooting as required.
• Assists with the training of other employees.
• Completes all necessary paperwork properly.
• Operates assigned machine competently and productively.
• Records appropriate information to enable batch-to-batch traceability.
• Follows instructions of the Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Education and experience requirements:

• Fundamental knowledge of a computer or willingness to learn.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot process problems and determine corrective action.
• Ability to communicate orally and written.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Skills/competencies requirements:

• Highly skilled in the use of all measuring tools, micrometers
• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Good oral/written communicator and analytical thinker.
• Must be able to be a self-starter.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

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.

For immediate consideration, please go to the Careers section at www.firstquality.com