Overview:
Are you looking for a phenomenal seasonal work opportunity? We have an opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking Seasonal Leaf Processing candidates to join our plant based in Hopkinsville, KY.
Positions may be located in the office, warehousing, production and receiving.
The Leaf Processing Season typically runs from September until March or April.
Processing typically runs Monday-Friday, with time off around Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks, if business conditions allow.
You will be supporting high speed production operations, as well as ongoing efforts to embrace high performance work systems.
What will you be doing?
You are responsible for receiving and processing tobacco delivered to the facility, as well as sanitation and housekeeping of production lines and equipment and maintaining the facility in accordance with company policies and procedures and/or production requirements.
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 (up to 30 feet), climbing on machinery, working in a dusty environment, inspecting the receiving and processing lines; majority of shift may be spent cleaning in plant (walking, stooping, bending, climbing, operating lift equipment, forklift, clamp machine, etc.
).
You should be able to lift 20 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.
What does your background and experience look like?
You will ensure the safe, continuous, effective and efficient operation of the assigned production or sanitation equipment:
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.
You are also able to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift with regular and reliable on-site attendance
Ability to work as part of a team with other employees of all levels
You may operate manufacturing or lift equipment
Able to sanitize manufacturing equipment
A strong dedication to safety
You possess excellent problem-solving skills
You have strong oral communication skills
Possess a high degree of initiative and conscientiousness
Willing to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Sponsorship: Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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.
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