Does First Quality pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Quality employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Quality. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Quality?

90% of First Quality employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Quality 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Quality?

Machine Operator (20) , Production Technician (10) , Intern (8) , Operator (5) , Operator Technician (5) , Controls Engineer (4) , Sales Ambassador (4) , Team Lead (4) , Anonymous (3) , Controls Technician (3) , Converting Operator (3) , Intern - Hourly (3) , Process Engineer (3) , Production (3) , Production Operator (3)

What are the pros of working at First Quality according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good but always short staff" ((in 40 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 32 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 10 reviews)); "It used to be a no titles and collaborative, egalitarian culture." ((in 7 reviews)); "1) Pay is above most places in this area 2) three quarterly bonuses +1 big bonus we receive around black Friday 3) new pay for Skills leaves many options for raises 4) three days on one week for days on next week (work half a year)" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at First Quality according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and communication across board." ((in 29 reviews)); "The upper management was not good at listening to suggestions and this allowed for many poor decisions to be made with little understanding of their repercussions." ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours and boring sometimes" ((in 7 reviews)); "Long hours and work life balance ." ((in 5 reviews)); "No accountability for bad workers and management and training are not good" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about First Quality layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about First Quality layoffs and their outlook for job security at First Quality in 2026.

What First Quality locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Great Neck , Lock Haven , King of Prussia

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First Quality reviews

4.1

90% would recommend to a friend

(345 total reviews)

Mr. Damaghi

95% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Senior management

3.5

Work/Life balance

First Quality has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 345 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The First Quality employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

345 reviews

1.0

May 8, 2016

Notice a trend

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most of the reviews by "office people" at FQ are very positive. Yes, it is a wonderful place to work, if you can get one of these positions (i.e. you are a good schmoozer/close friends with "higher-ups" or have the right last name). You don't have to work that hard or be at all competent and pay and benefits are good. No accountability. Feel free to sexually harass people. It's all good.

Cons

If you are a production worker, this place is hell. You are treated and compensated like crap. No opportunities. Lose years off of your life from the physical toll of working 60+ hours of night shift a week and be completely emotionally broken down by being demeaned and insulted by ignoramuses daily.

4.0

May 1, 2016

Marketing

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great team - everyone genuinely cares about one another and is willing to help -Career advancement - opportunity to progress in your position and grow in your career -Employee treatment - company values its employees and wants to see them succeed -Competitive salaries and great benefits - bonus incentives offered as well -Approachable managers - managers are accessible and willing to help all team members whenever necessary; between them and the rest of your immediate coworkers, you never feel like you're alone on an island

Cons

Anything that could potentially be classified as "cons" are currently being addressed by HR and plans are already in place to improve these. In general, they are very minimal and are outweighed by the positives aspects of the company.

3.0

Apr 14, 2016

Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and pay were very good, new facilities, lots of jobs available

Cons

Upper Management does not listen to employees or mid-managers; ownership does not uphold what they speak

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Jobs at First Quality

Production Technician