What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cigarette Packing Operator position at 22nd Century Limited, LLC?
NASCO Products a 22nd Century Group subsidiary is looking for an experienced Cigarette Packing Operator responsible for operating packing machines (X-1, X-2, and Focke) on the production floor. Maintain all necessary production records, quality checks, and waste documentation in accordance with work instructions. Accountable for performing machine and area cleaning in a safe and efficient manner as prescribed by company safety rules and operating procedures.
The hours for this role are Monday - Thursday 5:30am-4:00pm. (4 10 hour shifts) Fridays and OT as needed for production.
The essential functions of this job are:
- Load and unload material on X-1, X-2, and Focke packing machines, conveyors, and conveyances
- Operate packing machinery used in the production process in a safe manner
- Work with packing mechanics by identifying machine issues and material problems as necessary
- Perform quality checks and inspect products to verify conformance to quality standards
- Verify materials and product according to product specifications
- Keep work area clean and orderly
- Monitor waste
- Any other duties assigned by manager
These functions outlined are not intended to be a comprehensive list. Additional duties may be assigned at the accordance of the Supervisor, and other Company leadership members.
Required Qualifications of this job are:
- Must be 21 years of age
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- 3 years in high-speed industrial production environment required.
- Minimum 3 years operator experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment required.
- Cigarette/Cigar manufacturing experience preferred.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills preferred.
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to diagnose machine issues, respond to machine faults and message displays.
- Detail oriented, strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to make good decisions independently with good judgement.
- Must be able to lift 15lbs.