Associate Production Operator

Together We Innovate. Together We Change. U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company’s role is to responsibly manufacture and market USSTC smokeless brands to adult tobacco consumers in a financially disciplined way. We are currently seeking highly qualified Associate Production Operators to join our plants based in and around Hopkinsville, KY for 3rd shift positions.

Job Responsibilities

Your job duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting high speed production operations, as well as ongoing efforts to embrace high performance work systems.
• Operating and maintaining specific equipment throughout the facility, including sanitation and housekeeping of production lines and equipment and maintaining the facility in accordance with company policies and procedures and/or production requirements.
• Moving about an industrial facility, working in tight or confined spaces, working at higher elevations, climbing on machinery, working in a dusty environment; majority of shift will be spent cleaning in plant (walking, stooping, bending, climbing, clamp machine, etc.).
• Performing some lifting (usually not over 40 pounds).
• Handling pressure associated with the need to maintain a facility which is dusty by nature in compliance with CC&S (Contamination Control & Sanitation) standards.
• Understanding and carrying out verbal instructions.
• Operating electric lift equipment, forklift and pallet truck.
• Ensuring the safe, continuous, effective and efficient operation of the assigned production or sanitation equipment:
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required.

Specific Skills

• You must be at least 18 years of age, legally eligible to work in the U.S. and for USSTC
• Available to work overtime, weekends and holidays
• You are also able to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift
• Candidate must successfully complete and pass the required assessment.
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• Possess equivalent manufacturing/production experience, operator experience, or relevant military experience preferred
• Ability to work as part of a team with other employees of all levels
• Have a strong dedication to safety
• Possess excellent problem solving skills, and strong written and oral communication skills
• Possess a high degree of initiative and conscientiousness
• Willing to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Additional Information

Candidate must successfully complete and pass the required assessment(s). Click on the link to learn more: This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment while advancing your technical expertise. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply today!