Seasonal Laborer

Altria; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,220 - 19,286; Part time

Job summary

A leading tobacco company in Hopkinsville is seeking a Seasonal Laborer to support high-speed production operations. Responsibilities include receiving tobacco deliveries, maintaining cleanliness of production lines, and operating electric lift equipment. The role offers an entry-level wage starting at $12.50 per hour with potential for increases based on performance. Ideal for reliable candidates who thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work overtime and any shift with reliable attendance.
• Dedication to safety and ability to perform sanitation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process tobacco deliveries to the facility.
• Maintain contamination control and sanitation of production lines.
• Inspect, clean, and operate production equipment.

Skills

Ability to operate electric lift equipment

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative and conscientiousness

Tools

Forklift

Pallet truck

Job description

Overview

Seasonal Laborer role at Altria 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 and ongoing efforts to embrace high performance work systems.

What you will 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.
• Willing to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Compensation

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.

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Tobacco Manufacturing