Processing Technician - Chester, VA (Chester, VA)

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Are you ready to join a team where your efforts directly contribute to our success? At Altria, we offer an outstanding opportunity for ambitious individuals to become part of the Philip Morris production team at Park 500 in Chester, Virginia. Our Processing Technicians play a crucial role in maintaining exceptional production standards and ensuring flawless operation within our manufacturing facility.

As a Processing Technician …

• You'll work in a dynamic manufacturing environment where you may rotate between different production areas based on business needs.
• This flexibility is a standard part of our operations and may involve working in different areas on different days.
• This approach allows us to maintain operational efficiency  while providing you with diverse experience across our manufacturing processes.

This position offers a full range of benefits, including health coverage, paid holidays, yearly bonuses, and other perks. 

Philip Morris USA needs several entry level Processing Technicians to support production operations at Park 500. Primary responsibilities include handling and moving materials, cleaning, and supporting the production operations. These tasks are performed in areas that are not climate controlled.

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

• Understanding and strictly following safety rules and practices to ensure the safety of self and others.
• Completing tasks that require manual work and physical effort such as:
  • Lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds
  • Pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crawling, or walking
  • Standing or walking most of your shift
• Operating a lift truck in an industrial environment
• Learning how to operate machines necessary for Process Technician tasks.
• Cleaning the work area, machines, equipment, or tools.
• Reviewing and following written instructions, work procedures, and safety procedures to achieve flawless results.
• Monitoring and inspecting equipment, materials, or products.
• Detailing your activities on shift related to Safety, Environmental, and Quality responsibilities.
• Reviewing, interpreting, or entering data on paper and computers.
• Working effectively with team members and others to identify and resolve process or equipment problems.
• Listening to others, asking questions, and sharing information

Required Qualifications are:

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States and for Philip Morris USA
• Available to work any shift, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to work in hot or cold conditions and in dusty or dirty work environments.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Compensation:

The starting wage for this position is $28.30 per hour. Additional compensation may be available through our manufacturing incentive program. Wages increase over 48 months. You will be eligible for a shift differential payment of $0.40 per hour for working B-shift and $0.48 per hour working C-shift.

Work Perks for You:

• Weekly pay schedule
• Comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance beginning on Day 1 of employment
• Performance pay plan of up to $4,000 annually
• Annual bonus of up to $2,400 annually
• 15 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program of up to $10,000 annually
• Deferred Profit-Sharing (DPS) Contributions (401K):
• If you contribute to the plan, you will be eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match of what you invest, up to 3% of compensation that you contribute, after just 90 days of service.
  • You will be eligible to receive an annual DPS contribution, after one year of service of 8-12% based on Company performance.
  • Company Supplemental Contribution: Eligible employees receive an annual supplemental contribution from the Company of 5%, after one year of service.
• Other Work-life Services include free on-site fitness center; cafeteria and “grab-and-go” store; service awards; dependent care flexible spending account; scholarship program; employee assistance program; and much more!

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