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First Quality Enterprises, Inc.

Intern - Planning

Anderson, SC · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

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 ...

First Quality Enterprises, Inc.

Warehouser

Anderson, SC · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

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 ...

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Do workers at First Quality get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
94% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Does First Quality pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
78% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

At First Quality, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
83% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from First Quality affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at First Quality?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 36% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 27% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 36% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at First Quality worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
88% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do First Quality workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
73% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it for First Quality workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
65% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at First Quality?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
78% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do First Quality managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
93% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do jobs at First Quality spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
10% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at First Quality?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
47% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is working at First Quality good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
56% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at First Quality feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
68% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at First Quality get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
43% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at First Quality?

Some people feel stressed out here.
64% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at First Quality enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at First Quality recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
43% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at First Quality?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
46% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at First Quality?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 37% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think First Quality’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
85% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how First Quality is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
71% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
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INTERN OR CO-OP - Product Development Engineer

First Quality

Anderson, SC • On-site

Other

Re-posted yesterday

First Quality rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

260th of 536 rated manufacturers

Job description

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®.
Job Title: Product Development Engineer Co-Op or Intern
Location: Anderson, SC (First Quality Tissue SE)
Mentor: Product Development Manager or Team Member
Job Purpose:
The Product Development Engineer is broadly focused on papermaking through small scale laboratory work and/or mill-scale trials to enhance current products while also looking toward making new and improved products.
Job Responsibilities:
This role could involve operation of common and unique laboratory equipment to prepare materials for use in the making of TAPPI and/or dynamic handsheets to assess experimental variables of interest in tissue and towel.

  • Conduct mixing evaluations of various chemistries and pulps and analyze impact on paper properties.
  • Bleaching of alternate fiber materials (nonwood, brown recycled fiber, etc.) using laboratory equipment.
  • Support of paper machine pulp or chemical substitution trials.
Skill Development
  • Team Collaboration, Analytical Skills - Laboratory & Data Analysis, Agility

Experience / Skills:
The ideal candidate will be working toward a Bachelors' degree in Pulp and Paper Science & Technology/Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
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.

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