Senior Technician

Altria Group, Inc.; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybride; USD 61 000 - 89 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Professional development stipends

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Volunteer days

Résumé du poste

Altria Compounds LLC (ACL) in Richmond, VA, seeks a Senior Technician responsible for ingredient management and flavor manufacturing for ACL customers. You will ensure accurate receipt, staging for evaluation, warehousing, staging for production, and flavor production/compounding per SAP recipes, while adhering to cGMP and wearing PPE.

This role requires knowledge of the metric system, potential 1+ year flavor manufacturing experience, and ability to operate forklifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the metric system is required.
• 1+ year of experience with flavor manufacturing is desired.
• Knowledge of sanitary equipment design and cGMP is desired.
• Ability to apply mathematics and conversions.
• Ability to learn SAP R3 and proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PLC/HMI.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to wear PPE in a flavor manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate forklifts and hand trucks.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work any shift.

Responsabilités

• Maintaining inventory and daily reconciliations of materials used in production.
• Performing physical inventory to ensure LIFO/FIFO compliance and annual chemical inventory checks.
• Following predetermined flavor formulas to compound flavors from SAP.
• Performing and documenting verifications on calibrated equipment per the QMS.
• Receiving raw materials into inventory, verifying paperwork, entering SAP data, and labeling material.
• Managing shipping requirements for Altria Compounds, including hazardous materials per DOT rules.
• Handling hazardous waste, monitoring storage, and performing disposal accounting (RCRA training).
• Coordinating ingredient sampling for other facilities and adjusting inventory accordingly.

Connaissances

Metric system knowledge

Flavor manufacturing experience

cGMP knowledge

Mathematical conversions

SAP R3 proficiency

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

PLC/HMI familiarity

Interpersonal skills

PPE compliance

Forklift operation

Lift 50 pounds

Shift flexibility

Outils

SAP R3

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

PLC/HMI systems

Description du poste

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.