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FQPP Quality Intern - Spring

CompanyFirst Quality
LocationAnderson
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern is responsible for maintaining quality control laboratory standards, including product testing, equipment calibration, and data management. They will also assist in auditing production records and ensuring all products meet established specifications.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2905
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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 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®.
About the Role

We are seeking a Quality Intern for our First Quality Print & Packaging facility located in Anderson, SC.  

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for QC laboratory area to ensure safety, Quality, customer service, and housekeeping standards are maintained at all times. Responsible to ensure conformance to quality systems for product testing and disposition

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

  • Will complete trial testing.
  • RD testing for Lamination and Extrusion.
  • ColorCert Management
  • Experience Process Auditor.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.  This means working 12-hour shifts on both days and nights for Vacation cover or other.
  • Maintain through understanding of QC test methods and quality systems related to product testing and associated quality systems.
  • Ensure calibration schedules are maintained on lab equipment as prescribed in calibration procedures
  • Ensure test equipment remains in good working order, providing accurate results.
  • Assist in the establishment of standards for QC procedures and test equipment.
  • Maintain quality database in support of Operation’s needs and quality System.
  • Audit and review the completion of product test results and records for accuracy and conformance to quality systems.
  • Review daily production records and confirm conformance to requirements.
  • Recommend quality improvements to the Quality system.
  • Maintain QC records.
  • Prepare CoA as required by customers. Ensure product meets specification.

Work Environment:

Manufacturing and Laboratory setting.

Physical Requirements:

Walk/stand 100% of time during shift.

Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift.

Occasional reaching overhead during shift.

Frequent pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift,

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.

Full color vision is an essential job requirement

Work Environment:

Manufacturing and Laboratory setting.

Physical Requirements:

Walk/stand 100% of time during shift.

Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift.

Occasional reaching overhead during shift.

Frequent pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift,

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.

Full color vision is an essential job requirement

Disclaimer:

The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents.  Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent.

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.

Key Skills
Quality ControlLaboratory TestingProduct TestingCalibrationData ManagementQuality SystemsAuditingColor VisionManufacturing ProcessesDocumentationSafety StandardsHousekeeping
Categories
ManufacturingScience & ResearchEngineering