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Raw Material Buyer

Macon, GA · On-site

We are seeking a Raw Materials Buyer for our First Quality facility located in Macon, GA. This position will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operation by purchasing diversified ...

First Quality

CDL Driver

Mcelhattan, PA · On-site

CDL Class A Driver Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has ... Operation of vehicles / heavy equipment is required throughout shift. * Required participation in a ...

First Quality

Executive/HR Assistant

Lock Haven, PA · On-site

Assists the Director of Operations and Operations staff with expense reports, letters, project ... Supply management experience. * Travel logistics experience. First Quality is committed to ...

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 ... Responsible for inspecting all equipment used on a daily basis and reports defects to Management.

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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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Product Development Manager

First Quality Enterprises, Inc.

Mcelhattan, PA • On-site

$104K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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First Quality rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

262nd of 544 rated manufacturers

Job description

Product Development Manager
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 Product Development Manager for First Quality Products located in McElhattan, PA. This position will be responsible for providing the company with products to meet customer/consumer needs and achieve corporate profit margin requirements. Directs and coordinates all product development activities associated with absorbent hygiene products, from Operations through to the Marketplace. Provides technical and market expertise with regards to absorbent hygiene products/markets.
Primary responsibilities include:
  • Leads a cross-functional team to plan, develop, and implement product improvements and new product introductions from Operations through to the Marketplace.
  • Investigates new technologies (materials & equipment) and their applicability to absorbent products.
  • Works with Purchasing to negotiate price, quality, and service with vendors.
  • Works with Marketing to plan, conduct, analyze, and interpret consumer/market research studies.
  • Plans, conducts, analyzes, and interprets product use tests to benchmark competitive product performance.
  • Works with Patent/Trademark attorney on intellectual property considerations (patentability, infringement searches, right-to-market reviews, etc.)
  • Prepares preliminary product costing for new products.
  • Provides market-intelligence to corporation (patents/trademarks/industry news/etc).
  • Benchmarks competitive products and develops strategies to maintain effective advantages.
  • Conduct periodic review of technology patents, industry trademarks, as well as keeping abreast of new product introductions into the absorbent hygiene category.
  • Reviews and provides recommendations on new idea submissions for absorbent products.
  • Reviews consumer complaint data to identify opportunities to improve product performance and consumer satisfaction.
  • Support Sales and marketing in presenting to customers.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering; MS or PhD preferred
  • Minimum of 7 years of medical product development or related industry experience preferred, preferably in absorbent hygiene products.
  • Knowledge of hygiene markets, products, competition, consumers, trends, etc.
  • Knowledge and use of Probability and Statistical Inference.
  • Knowledge and use of Design of Experiments.
  • Knowledge and use of Patents/Trademarks, especially with regards to absorbent products and materials
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to develop and organize multiple projects.
  • Ability to manage and lead a diverse, cross-functional team of professionals to deliver against key objectives and timelines.
  • Ability to assess process and raw material impacts on product performance and consumer satisfaction.
  • Ability to interact with customers on all levels in both technical and sales capacities.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Minitab, as well as other office systems.

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 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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