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60 First Quality Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs Hiring Near You

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Works closely with Production, Planning, QA, & Maintenance to meet daily production goals ...

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... With Product Development, Production, Planning, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Project ...

Payroll Analyst

Great Neck, NY · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... We are seeking a Payroll Analyst for our First Quality Enterprises, LLC office located in Great ...

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 ... Utilizing experience to work in all areas of Inventory analyst, cycle counting, shipping/receiving ...

$103K - $124K/yr

We are seeking a Data Engineer for our First Quality Enterprises, LLC working remotely from the Eastern or Central Time Zone. The Enterprise Data and Analytics team provides strategic direction ...

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First Quality Jobs Information

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.

What are the most popular categories at First Quality?

Infographic showing various Quality Assurance Analyst job openings at First Quality in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


First Quality rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

260th of 545 rated manufacturers


Job description

The QA Technician role was previously known as Quality Engineering Technician (QET). The purpose of this role is to perform confirmatory and special laboratory testing of products, provide analytical support for quality engineering projects and activities throughout all aspects of company operations, and perform training for Quality procedures for QC Technicians.
Primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
  • Manage, perform, and understand quality testing requirements.
  • Manage, perform and understand special testing for support of product development, validation, and product investigations (nonconforming goods, complaints, recalls & returned goods).
  • Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory.
  • Follow existing procedures applying to the Quality System.
  • Analyze and distribute data to appropriate personnel.
  • Interpret and summarize data in clear, concise reports. Enter required information into Quality Data Systems.
  • Follow necessary GMP, FDA and ISO regulations/guidelines.
  • Support project and trial schedules.
  • Communicate examples of problems and recommended solutions to peers; solicit feedback from peers and work to achieve consensus on solutions.
  • Offer guidance to QC Technicians and ensure completion of tasks as required or requested.
  • If leading a project, follow through to completion and report consistently on the progress.
  • Distribute test results to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
  • Assist in correcting undesired quality situations.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement, initiate investigations, troubleshoot, communicate findings and corrective actions as needed without supervision.
  • Assist in plant Quality refresher training and quarterly Training Days.
  • Interface with other departments outside of FQBP Macon, such as Marketing and Lewistown Quality, to assure fulfillment of customer requirements and standardization of Quality processes.
  • Calibration and Gage R&R.
  • Data systems maintenance.
  • Quality records maintenance.
  • Raw material and finished goods investigation, approval & release.
  • Verification of corrective actions.
  • Observe all safety rules and uses proper safety equipment at all times.

Education and experience requirements include:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Two years post-secondary education in Math, Science or Technology, or ASQ certification (CMI) or equivalent.
  • Two or more years experience in a Quality position required.

Physical requirements include:
  • Walk/stand 100% of time during a 12-hour shift.
  • Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift.
  • Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
  • Frequent pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift, including materials requiring up to 130lbs of force to maneuver.
  • Frequent lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50lbs.
  • Constant use of hands throughout shift.
  • Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
  • Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.

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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