Warehouse Associate I

Leaf Forge; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 5%

Team oriented work environment

Job summary

Leaf Forge in Pryor, Oklahoma is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support cigarette manufacturing and packaging operations. The role involves material handling, pulling stock for work centers, and ensuring timely production of finished tobacco products.

Qualified applicants will have a High School Diploma or equivalent; preferred candidates have prior warehouse experience. The job is on-site with PPE use and opportunities for cross-training and career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred: prior experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist production with material requirements for work centers per work instructions.
• Pull designated stock items for scheduled work orders and pick tickets.
• Inspect packaging of raw materials to maintain high quality.
• Communicate with colleagues and supervision to allocate materials correctly.
• Maintain adequate raw material levels to support continuous production.
• Work in a team, learn new processes, and follow department guidelines.
• Demonstrate effective spoken and written communication.
• Show attention to detail, initiative, and reliable follow-through.
• Adapt to a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Leaf Forge is a cutting-edge tobacco processing facility based in Pryor, Oklahoma. With construction completed in 2024, this facility spans 250,000 square feet and is adjacent to its parent company, Xcaliber International. This state-of-the-art processing facility employs advanced manufacturing and processing technologies to transform raw tobacco into the finished product used in cigarette production. With over twenty years of experience in manufacturing, Leaf Forge's parent company, Xcaliber International, has garnered a reputation as being one of the top employers in northeastern Oklahoma.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate will assist in the operations of cigarette manufacturing and packaging process, material handling of raw materials to meet production requirements, and help facilitate efficient production of high-quality tobacco finished goods. Employees are responsible for duties in assigned areas and cross-training for coverage in additional departments.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Production with material requirements for work centers per detailed work instructions.
• Ensure the proper materials are pulled from the designated stock location, as per scheduled work orders and pick ticket requirements.
• Inspect packaging of raw material to ensure a high quality is maintained within established quality guidelines.
• Communicate with other employees and supervision to ensure proper materials are being allocated to the appropriate work centers.
• Support and maintain an adequate level of raw materials to ensure continuous and efficient production.
• Ability to work in a team environment, learn new processes, and retain knowledge regarding various duties and department guidelines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, proactivity, and effective follow-through.
• Flexibility to perform in a fast paced and innovative environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment.

Physical Requirements

• Walking, climbing, stooping, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must be visually capable to distinguish differences in color and wording on product and to detect non-tobacco related materials.
• Work is performed in a tobacco primary manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to high temperatures, loud noises and industrial equipment.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holiday.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Generous Company Match.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test and background check.