General Laborer 1

Altria Client Services LLC in; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Altria Client Services LLC in Hopkinsville, KY seeks Seasonal General Laborer 1 (Finance) to support leaf processing on 1st or 2nd shift during the fall-winter season. The role involves receiving and processing tobacco, plus sanitation and contamination control to meet production standards.

Entry-level candidates start at $12.50/hour with potential raises to at least $14.00/hour based on performance. Must be 18+, able to work overtime, and capable of lifting 20 pounds and operating lift

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Willing to work overtime and on 1st or 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process tobacco deliveries for the facility.
• Conduct Contamination Control & Sanitation (CC&S) of production lines and equipment.
• Maintain the facility in accordance with company policies and production requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety focus

Communication

Job description

General Laborer 1 (Finance)

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 on 1st or 2nd shift. 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 Contamination Control & Sanitation (CC&S) 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 any 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.
• Be able to work 1st and/or 2nd shift
• Willing to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Entry level candidates will be hired at an hourly wage starting at $12.50 per hour, with opportunities for pay increase to at least $14.00 per hour, contingent upon positive employee performance reviews.