Senior Technician

Altria; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Merit increases

Performance bonus

401(k) matching

Deferred Profit Sharing

Student loan assistance

Professional development stipends

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Altria Compounds LLC (ACL) in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Technician to manage ingredients and flavor manufacturing. You will handle receiving, staging for evaluation, warehousing, and production, while adhering to cGMP and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities include inventory reconciliations, flavor formula execution from SAP, equipment verifications, and DOT-compliant shipping. The role requires forklift operation, ability to lift 50 lbs, and shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the metric system and measurement units.
• 1+ year of experience with flavor manufacturing (pharmaceutical, food or dietary supplements industry).
• Knowledge of sanitary equipment design and good manufacturing practices (cGMP).
• Ability to apply mathematical skills/concepts and conversions.
• Ability to learn SAP R3 and use Word, Excel, Outlook; and control systems (PLCs/HMI).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory and perform daily reconciliations of materials used in production.
• Perform physical inventory and ensure LIFO/FIFO compliance; annual chemical inventory checks.
• Follow flavor formulas to compound flavors from SAP data.
• Verify and document calibration of equipment (scales, meters, controllers) per QMS.
• Receive raw materials into SAP, label, and place in warehousing locations.
• Handle shipping per DOT regulations for hazardous and flammable materials.
• Manage hazardous waste in accordance with RCRA; weekly inventory checks.
• Coordinate sampling of ingredients for other facilities and adjust inventory accordingly.

Skills

Metric system

Flavor manufacturing

cGMP knowledge

Mathematics

SAP R3

MS Office

PLC/HMI

Communication

PPE compliance

Forklift operation

Weight handling (50 lbs)

Shift flexibility

Tools

Scales

Flow meters

Thermometers

Temperature controllers

Forklifts

DOT regulations training

Job description

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:

• 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.