Associate Production Operator - Hopkinsville, KY [1st shift]

Altria Group • Hopkinsville, KY

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About The Position

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company's role is to responsibly manufacture and market USSTC smokeless brands to adult tobacco consumers in a financially disciplined way. We are currently seeking highly qualified Associate Production Operators to join our plants based in Hopkinsville, KY. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment while advancing your technical expertise.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to work 1st or 3rd shift.
• Possess equivalent manufacturing/production experience, operator experience, or relevant military experience preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team with other employees of all levels.
• Strong dedication to safety.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and strong written and oral communication skills.
• High degree of initiative and conscientiousness.
• Willing to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supporting high speed production operations and ongoing efforts to embrace high performance work systems.
• Operating and maintaining specific equipment throughout the facility, including sanitation and housekeeping of production lines and equipment.
• Maintaining the facility in accordance with company policies and procedures and/or production requirements.
• Moving about an industrial facility, working in tight or confined spaces, working at higher elevations, climbing on machinery, and working in a dusty environment.
• Performing some lifting (usually not over 40 pounds).
• Handling pressure associated with the need to maintain a facility which is dusty by nature in compliance with CC&S (Contamination Control & Sanitation) standards.
• Understanding and carrying out verbal instructions.
• Operating electric lift equipment, forklift, and pallet truck.
• Ensuring the safe, continuous, effective, and efficient operation of the assigned production or sanitation equipment.
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required.

Benefits

• Market-competitive and equitable Total Rewards package.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Flexible time off.
• Retirement savings with immediate company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Student loan assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing