Associate Production Operator

Overview:

• You are able to easily move about an industrial facility, including but not limited to, working in tight or confined spaces, working at higher elevations, climbing on machinery, working in a dusty environment; majority of shift will be spent cleaning in plant (walking, stooping, bending, climbing, operating lift equipment, forklift, clamp machine, etc.).
• You should be able to perform some lifting (usually not over 40 pounds).
• You will need to handle pressure associated with the need to maintain a facility which is dusty by nature in compliance with CC&S standards.
• You have the ability to understand and carry out verbal instructions.
• You can operate electric lift equipment, forklift and pallet truck.
• Previous manufacturing/factory experience is helpful.
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required.

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  You must be at least 18 years of age, legally eligible to work in the U.S. and for USSTC, and be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays. You must be able to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift with regular and reliable on-site attendance
• You have the ability to work as part of a team with other employees of all levels
• You can operate manufacturing equipment
• You are able to sanitize manufacturing equipment
• You have a strong dedication to safety
• You possess excellent problem solving skills
• You have strong written and oral communication skills
• You possess a high degree of initiative and conscientiousness
• We prefer previous production experience
• You are willing to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Company Overview: Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our tobacco companies – which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades – include some of the most enduring names in American business. In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild cigars. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen and Skoal, and Helix Innovations, the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches. Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture with JT Group, Horizon Innovations, for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products. Through a separate agreement with Philip Morris International, we have the exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS* Tobacco Heating System® and Marlboro HeatSticks® through April 2024. Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world’s largest brewer and Cronos Group, a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn