Product Quality Tester

British American Tobacco • Winston Salem, NC

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About The Position

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a PRODUCT QUALITY TESTER in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Your key responsibilities will include effectively following detailed work instructions to ensure accurate quality sampling and testing processes, communicating and working collaboratively with both quality and manufacturing personnel, and immediately notifying management of testing results near or outside specified ranges. You will accurately operate quality testing equipment including Moisture Analyzer, pH meter, refractometer, Wiley Mill, Ro-Tap, V-blender, as applicable for the manufacturing area supported. Additionally, you will precisely obtain, prepare, weigh, test, and record samples in accordance with specifications, accurately record information regarding Quality Alerts and Quality Incidents, and perform preventive maintenance checks and calibrations of quality equipment. Reporting all non-conformances from normal practices and procedures by means of Quality Control reports is also part of your role.

Requirements

• Demonstrated Excel data entry and analysis ability.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with MES, Ignition, VIDES, and Pilgrim Software programs.
• Proficient with data transfer (electric and paper) and record keeping.
• Attention to detail, proactivity, and effective follow-through.
• Mathematical skills to monitor and validate testing results.
• WorkKeys: Reading for Information or Workplace Documents @ Level 3; Applied Math @ Level 3; Graphic Literacy @ Level 3; Workplace Observation @ Level 2.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass test for color deficiency.

Responsibilities

• Effectively follow detailed work instructions to ensure accurate quality sampling and testing processes.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with both quality and manufacturing personnel.
• Immediately notify management of testing results near or outside specified ranges.
• Accurately operate quality testing equipment including Moisture Analyzer, pH meter, refractometer, Wiley Mill, Ro-Tap, V-blender, as applicable for the manufacturing area supported.
• Precisely obtain, prepare, weigh, test, and record samples in accordance with specifications.
• Accurately record information regarding Quality Alerts and Quality Incidents.
• Perform and record results accurately of tests that have been completed (pH, moisture level, etc.).
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and calibrations (daily verification checks) of quality equipment.
• Report all non-conformances from normal practices and procedures by means of Quality Control reports.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
• Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent.
• Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not.
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs).
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year.
• On-site health clinics and fitness centers at manufacturing locations.
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents.
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.
• Dependent Scholarship Programs.
• Free confidential personal financial counseling service.
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice.
• Healthcare concierge service.
• Volunteer service opportunities.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Paid Leave: Sick and Personal Time (up to 6 days), Vacation (15 days), Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays).
• Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity.
• Funeral Leave, Short-Term Disability Leave, Long-Term Disability Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Military Leave, Released Time for Children's Education, Community Outreach Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees