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Raw Material Buyer

Macon, GA · On-site

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 ...

First Quality

Forklift Operator

Macon, GA · On-site

$20/hr

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 ...

First Quality

CDL Driver

Mcelhattan, PA · On-site

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 ...

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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 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 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 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 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.
84% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

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

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
90% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 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 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 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.
79% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 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.
46% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 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.
42% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at First Quality?

Some people feel stressed here.
64% of people say they often feel stressed 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.
72% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at First Quality recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

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

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
47% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 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, 38% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 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 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

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

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

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Shift Controls Engineer (New Grads Welcome)

First Quality Enterprises, Inc.

Macon, GA • On-site

$80K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

First Quality rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

263rd of 544 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®.
We are seeking a Shift Controls Engineer for our First Quality Baby Products site located in Macon, GA. This position will be responsible for specifying, designing, and implementing complex controls systems and software programming on production equipment and associated machinery. Provides training and assists Controls Technicians in solving complex problems.
Primary responsibilities include:
  • Observes OSHA and company safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times. Identifies potentially dangerous electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action. Demonstrates advanced National Electrical Code understanding by teaching others.
  • Leads/supports internal Controls Technicians, Project and Process Engineers, Maintenance & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls including: electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.
  • Will supervise, assign work, provide performance monitoring and reviews, and provide daily priority setting for Controls Technicians.
  • Responsible for specifying DCS's, PLC's, HMI's, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors and data collection and analysis software, based on our companies' controls standards criteria. Evaluates electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommends best value for use.
  • Assesses, identifies, schematically designs, and makes complex program modifications in DCS's, PLC logic, HMI programs and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system performance. Will appropriately delegate tasks and oversee others completing this work. Provides quality checks to ensure correct software development.
  • Performs high level troubleshooting, in-depth critical thinking, and utilizes all internal & external resources to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problem. Leads & assists others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components and programs including PLC's, HMI's, Servo systems and Robotics.
  • Coordinates machine data collection and archiving as well as assists in the analysis of this data. This requires interfacing production and lab equipment to the plant network as well as maintaining and improving the data historian system.
  • Assists Production, Maintenance, and Engineers to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects. Ability to lead small capital projects.
  • Leads Controls support during machine installations and upgrades. This includes interfacing auxiliary equipment, identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring and ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations.
  • Expected to keep abreast of all of the new controls technologies, industry trends, health and safety regulations and standards that affect current operations.
  • Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance, then initiates and oversees projects through completion.
  • Provides technical and operating training to production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of new personnel.
  • Assists in project planning and forecasting as part of budgeting process.
  • Provide training of Controls Engineers and Technicians with new control equipment or schedule outside training to enhance troubleshooting skills.
  • Organize equipment documentation from OEMs, FQ produced documents and troubleshooting guides.
  • Develop Safety Procedures for installed machines - Lock-Out /Tag-Out for operations and maintenance personnel.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:
  • Bachelors Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering.
  • Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
  • Personal Computer skills including specific controls programming software and basic e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and project management software.
  • Can create and modify schematic drawings using AutoCAD software
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Uses strong mathematical skills with numeric analysis software.
  • Advanced knowledge of all PLC based hardware and software.
  • Must be knowledgeable on all current controls hardware and software.
  • Has excellent PLC programming skills.
  • Has excellent servo and HMI programming skills.
  • Can interface between multiple controllers over various networking platforms.
  • Leadership abilities.
  • Must be able to work a 12 hour shift, which could include day, night, weekend, and/or holiday hours

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.

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