Associate Production Operator - Hopkinsville, KY

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

At U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC), a proud member of the Altria family of companies, we are more than just a manufacturing facility — we are a community rooted in Hopkinsville, Kentucky’s strong work ethic, dedication to quality, and innovation. Our culture blends tradition with forward-thinking, where every team member plays a role in shaping the future of our smokeless tobacco brands.

We responsibly manufacture and market our products to adult tobacco consumers, always with a commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence. In Hopkinsville, we take pride in our people, our process, and our shared mission.

We are currently seeking highly qualified Associate Production Operators [primarily 3rd shift] to join our plants based in Hopkinsville, KY.

What you will be doing:

• 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 and 3rd shift
• 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

Candidate must successfully complete and pass the required assessment(s). Click on the link to learn more: https://www.altria.com/people-and-careers/careers/open-jobs-portal/manufacturing?src=topnav