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®.

We are seeking experienced Forklift Operators for our First Quality Baby Products site located in Macon, GA.  

Staring pay rate for this position is $20/hour.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Operate forklifts with various attachments.

• Work in a fast paced, quality and safety focused team environment.

• Calculate accurate tallies and documentation during the loading and unloading process

• Operate a Radio Frequency Gun

• Observe all safety rules, including GMP regulations/guidelines; maintain quality standards for the product, and perform other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Frequent walking and standing for a 12-hour period

• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs

• Daily sweeping and organizing work area

• Ability to operate and forklift

• Be able to work a 12 hour night shift is required

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent

• Have at least 18 months of experience operating a forklift

• Have at least three years of continuous work experience. Less than three years will require referral from a current First Quality team member

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!