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Turning Point Brands, Inc. · 3 days ago

Production Associate - Starting Pay Up to $20/hr!

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

Turning Point Brands, Inc. is a leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded consumer products. The Production Associate is responsible for the production and packaging of tobacco alternative pouches while maintaining quality and safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

Consumer GoodsManufacturingTobacco

Responsibilities

Adhere to company policies on Safety and Personnel Protective Equipment (which may include safety glasses, face shield, gloves, ear plugs, protective toe footwear, mask, etc.)

Perform job duties and maintain required documentation in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices

Work as part of a team operating various pouch manufacturing production lines

Operate manufacturing machinery and equipment in a safe manner in accordance with established company procedures using appropriate personal protective equipment

Qualification

High school diplomaOperate hand toolsOperate power toolsManufacturing machinery operationManufacturing PracticesPreventative maintenanceMinor mechanical repairsSanitization proceduresComputer skills in manufacturingBasic math skillsReading skillsISO9001 awarenessTeamwork

Required

High school diploma or GED required

Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, rags, brushes, grease guns, air hose, water hose, shovel, broom, scraper, hand jack, forklift, tobacco fork, spray bottles, utility knife, hand cart, etc

Ability to move/lift to 50 pounds unassisted

Ability to spend the required shift hours (8-12 depending on shift) standing, walking, lifting, pulling and pushing

May require climbing of ladders

Solid reading skills, basic math skills and reasoning skills

Responsible for being knowledgeable of and acting in strict accordance with the requirements of all relevant laws, regulations, and Company policies, including, among other areas, Food and Drug Administration regulations

General awareness of the ISO9001 Quality Management System requirements, company Quality Policy and your contributions to the effectiveness of the QMS

Preferred

Experience operating a packing machine (e.g., stacking, bundling, and wrapping product, etc.)

Experience operating a filler machine (e.g., ensuring right mix of product, operating production computer, etc.)

Experience reading schedules (e.g., products being produced, understanding production requirements, production planning, managing changeovers, etc.)

Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting (e.g., electronic settings, line speed, pressures, basic troubleshooting, solving faults/alarms and resetting equipment, etc.)

Experience with sanitization (e.g., basic procedures/steps, identifying risks)

Experience with minor mechanical repairs (e.g., jams, using tools, making basic adjustments to equipment, etc.)

Experience with preventative maintenance (e.g., inspecting and maintaining equipment, detecting and correcting issues before they occur, etc.)