Assoc Production Operator - Clarksville, TN

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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 Clarksville, TN.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting high speed production operations, as well as 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 and 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, working in a dusty environment; majority of shift will be spent cleaning in plant (walking, stooping, bending, climbing, clamp machine, etc.).
• 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.

Specific Skills

• You must be at least 18 years of age, legally eligible to work in the U.S. and for USSTC
• Available to work overtime, weekends and holidays
• You are also able to work 1st, 2nd, and 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
• Have a strong dedication to safety
• Possess excellent problem solving skills, and strong written and oral communication skills
• Possess a high degree of initiative and conscientiousness
• Willing to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Candidate must successfully complete and pass the required assessment(s). Click on the link to learn more: https://www.altria.com/people-and-careers/careers/open-jobs-portal/manufacturing?src=topnav

Work Perks for You

• Weekly pay schedule
• Comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance beginning on Day 1 of employment
• Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays annually
• Education Reimbursement Program of up to $5,250 annually
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Contributions also known as a 401K:
  • After just 90 days, you will be eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match of what you invest, up to a 3% of compensation that you contribute
  • After one year of service, you will be eligible to receive additional company contributions between 13% and 17%, regardless of whether you personally contribute (details below)
    • 8-12% company contribution based on Company performance
    • 5% supplemental contribution
• Other Work-life Services includes: Service awards, dependent care flexible spending account, scholarship program, employee assistance program, and much more!