Inventory Specialist - Production

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 Inventory Specialist for First Quality Baby Products located in Macon, GA. This position will be responsible for ensuring daily integrity of the inventory and housekeeping.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines
• Conducts cycle counting
• Assists the Supervisor/Group Leader in managing quality-control systems, which includes training personnel, monitoring compliance with procedures and troubleshooting problems, to include providing key input for formal appraisals
• Conducts audits of incoming materials as requested
• Participates in monthly, quarterly, and annual physical inventories
• Conducts inventory variance research
• Assists with the training of other employees
• Monitors housekeeping in all areas of the plant and directs efforts to maintain excellent housekeeping
• Operates the radio frequency equipment to conduct inventory movements, barcode scanning, and physical inventories
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so
• Inspects all equipment used on a daily basis and report defects to Management
• Supports production lines with material requests
• Assists with repack and labeling operations when necessary

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Standard knowledge of product codes, general warehouse procedures, and the radio frequency system
• Fundamental computer knowledge or willingness to learn
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to operate all warehouse material handling equipment

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.