Senior Technician

Altria Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid time off and holidays

Floating holidays

Merit increases and performance bonus

401(k) matching and profit sharing

Professional development stipends

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental and bonding leave

Volunteer days

Job summary

Altria Compounds LLC (ACL) in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Technician to manage ingredients and flavor production, ensuring accurate receipt, staging, warehousing and compounding per cGMP requirements. The role involves SAP-based recipe execution, calibration checks, inventory control, and safe handling of materials.

Responsibilities include receiving materials, labeling, and shipping, plus adherence to DOT and RCRA requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in flavor manufacturing or similar industry.
• Familiar with cGMP practices and PPE usage.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory and daily reconciliations of production materials.
• Perform physical inventory and ensure LIFO/FIFO compliance.
• Follow flavor formulas to compound flavors from SAP.
• Verify calibrated equipment and document checks per QMS schedule.
• Receive and enter raw materials into SAP and label/warehouse materials.
• Manage shipping for finished products and hazardous materials per DOT.

Skills

Mathematical skills

SAP R3 knowledge

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Forklift operation

Interpersonal and communication

Shift flexibility

PPE compliance

Physical stamina (50 lbs)

Tools

SAP

QMS documentation

Job description

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

Do you want to work in an outstanding manufacturing facility? Would you like to be part of future innovation for a nationally recognized consumer packaged goods company? If so, then we have an opportunity for you!

We are currently looking for a Senior Technician to join us at Altria Compounds LLC (ACL) in Richmond, VA. You will be responsible for and ingredient management and flavor manufacturing for the customers of ACL. Your role assures accurate receipt, staging for incoming evaluation, warehousing, staging for production, and flavor production/compounding. You must conform to appropriate cGMP practices and procedures at all times and are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining inventory and performing daily reconciliations of materials used in production upon completion of the blend.
• Performing physical inventory of all ingredients to assure LIFO/FIFO compliance and performing chemical inventory on all other chemicals each year.
• Following predetermined flavor formula to compound flavors acquired from SAP.
• Performing and documenting verifications on calibrated equipment per the requirements of the QMS, to include scales, flow meters, thermometers, and temperature controllers. These checks are performed on a daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis the QMS.
• Receiving all raw materials into inventory. Verifying shipping paperwork matches the material, entering the information into SAP, and generating labels for the material, and placing it into warehousing location using appropriate material handling equipment (forklifts), for inventory management.
• Performing shipping requirements for the Altria Compounds. This includes shipping finished product, samples, and other miscellaneous items. Must be trained in DOT regulations, as this includes the shipment of hazardous and flammable material.
• Handling hazardous waste generated in the facility. This includes monitoring the waste storage area, physically accounting for each item every week. Responsible for removing these items from inventory upon disposal and charging them to the accurate cost center. RCRA training required.
• Coordinating the sampling of ingredients for other facilities/operations. This involves staging the materials, notifying QA lab personnel, and adjusting inventory accordingly. The inventory adjustment includes removing the specified amount of each ingredient from inventory, monitoring the inventory electronically, and charging material usage to the appropriate facility/operation.

Specific Skills

• Knowledge of the metric system is required
• 1+ year of experience with flavor manufacturing is desired (pharmaceutical, food or dietary supplements industry)
• Knowledge of sanitary equipment design and operation, and good manufacturing practices (cGMP) is desired
• Ability to apply mathematical skills/concepts and perform conversions
• Ability to learn SAP R3 to perform your required job duties, proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and process control systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interfaces
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to wear product-specific personnel protective equipment and perform duties within a flavor manufacturing environment (dusty, flavors and aromas, temperatures extremes)
• The ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must have the ability to work any shift

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $61,200.00 - $88,800.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where connection and flexibility meet — enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday), while maintaining the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Our hybrid approach empowers you to stay connected, collaborate with colleagues, and manage your schedule in a way that works best for you.
• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully.
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.
• Get recognized for your work — annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%–17% of your base salary.
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends.
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we’ve been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™.

At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. 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. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.

Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group.