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Job Title: Leaf Processing Associate
Location: Danville, VA
Role: Permanent
Leaf Processing Associate
What This Position Is About
The purpose of the role is to ensure the tobacco leaf is being processed according to JTI requirements within specific areas such as blending, threshing, packing, print room, warehousing, shipping, or receiving. The incumbent will be responsible the machine is operational, assigned team is well trained to perform their responsibilities in a safe way.
The ultimate goal is to maximize leaf yield and achieve zero non-conformity products (NCP).
Areas of Responsibility
- Machine Operation:
- People Management:
- Product & Process Quality:
Follow the check list to make sure the machine is operating to the standards. Report any risk of contamination. Perform any necessary leaf re-feedings in accordance with manual instructions and manager's direction.
- Housekeeping & Safety:
- Quality Lab:
- Off-Season Activities:
Who Are We Looking For - Requirements
- High School Graduate Diploma
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably tobacco related) with an additional 1 years experience in leadership role with above average mechanical skills.
- Basic Computer skills to operate HMI, Leaf Point User
- Forklift Certificate / License
- Good communication skills
- Be able to lift weights and move materials
- Well-organized, responsible and reliable
- Understands importance and is willing for follow safety requirements
- Fluent English
Enjoy a competitive salary commensurate with the experience and responsibility requirements.
Excellent employee environment with a competitive benefits package including:
- Annual Merit Increase
- Healthcare
- Dental + Vision
- Voluntary benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid family leave benefit
- 401k Plan + Company Contributions
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Tuition Assistance
If you are an enthusiastic, experienced, self-driven and results-oriented person who enjoys challenges in a diverse environment, this is the next step in your career!
Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!
Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.