Our core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing technologies and processes and visionary leadership, First Quality is positioned to continue significant growth in the coming years. We are seeking a Quality Control Technician for our business located in Lewistown, PA.
First Quality offers excellent benefits including:
- Starting wage $18.00 + $1.50 shift differential!
- Medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance that starts day ONE!
- On the job training
- Paid vacation and PTO
- Year-end and Quarterly incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Parental Leave - 6 weeks 100% paid
- 401k plus employer match up to 4%
- Onsite cafeteria
Schedules:
12-hour shifts
7:00pm-7:00am
Only scheduled to work 15 days a month!
A typical two week schedule is shown below:
Week 1:
Sunday - off
Monday - work
Tuesday - work
Wednesday - off
Thursday - off
Friday - work
Saturday - work
Week 2:
Sunday - work
Monday - off
Tuesday - off
Wednesday - work
Thursday - work
Friday - off
Saturday - off
Purpose and role of job:
Performs confirmatory and special laboratory testing of products. Provides analytical support for quality assurance functions throughout all aspects of company operations.
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
- Correctly performs and understands quality testing requirements.
- Maintains the cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory.
- Follows existing procedures applying to the Quality System.
- Performs testing on Production samples at specified sampling frequencies.
- Enters required test results into the Quality Data System.
- Reports test results to appropriate parties in a timely manner, and assists in correcting undesired quality situations.
- Assists in preparing and providing material, chemicals, equipment and documents needed for performing quality functions.
- Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
- Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
- Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations.
- Familiarity with a formal Quality System (ISO 9000, GMP/QSR, etc.) required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications or similar programs.
- Math skills including algebra required; statistics knowledge a plus.
- Attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, good verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Education and experience requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two or more years’ experience in a Quality position required.
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.