Seasonal Associate

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The Seasonal Associate supports operational efficiency by performing a combination of administrative, material handling, and production tasks. This role integrates responsibilities across three core functions: Clerk: Performs data entry and ensures cleanliness, organization, and order across work areas. Material Handler: Executes physical tasks to efficiently move, store, and manage materials. Operator: Safely operates non-forklift machinery (e.g., hydraulic press) in accordance with established procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Must speak fluent english.

• Good physical condition to handle demands of the job, inventory control, safety awareness.

• Leaf Point (Press Operators), General Equipment Operation, Quality Control, Safety.

OUR WAY Pillars

• Empathize With Others - Collaborate Without Limits - Share Joy

• Take Ownership - Focus on Value - Strive for More

• Create a Safe Space - Invite Challenge - Challenge for Better

• Focus on Consumers - Think Forward - Make Responsible Choices

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Data Entry:

  • Scan barcodes on incoming and outgoing products to ensure accurate tracking.
  • Identify and account for any missing product barcodes.
  • Register materials accurately within the system.
  • Collect forms and test results, entering all required data into the QIMs system.
  • Use scales to measure test results or as required by assigned tasks.
  • Review and validate data for accuracy and completeness prior to submission."

• Spare Parts Coordination:

  • Store inventory in an organized and accessible manner across warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, and other designated areas.
  • Receive and accurately count stock items, recording data manually or within system applications.
  • Label and identify stock using tags, stamps, electronic marking tools, or other appropriate methods.
  • Pack and unpack materials for storage in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
  • Inspect inventory for wear, damage, or defects and promptly report findings to supervisors.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the parts room; support maintenance team inquiries as needed.
  • Assist JTI staff with machine and facility repairs as required.
  • Track and account for all spare parts issued or consumed."

• Buying Station Operations:

  • Maintain effective communication with tobacco farmers.
  • Manage and process farmers' payments.
  • Verify accuracy of incoming data before submission.
  • Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for various tasks."

• Picking:

  • Remove stems, off-color tobacco, and foreign materials such as strings, dirt, and paper from tobacco on the conveyor to ensure a clean and uniform product.
  • Dispose of foreign materials in appropriate bins.
  • Drop pickings into designated buckets based on the type of material (dark tobacco, green tobacco, tobacco with stems, or foreign material)."

• Hydraulic Press Operations:

  • Operate the hydraulic press to compact tobacco into containers in accordance with safety and quality standards.
  • Raise the press ram and remove filled containers safely and efficiently.
  • Monitor and read scale measurements, making adjustments as needed to meet required weights.
  • Prepare containers by inserting liners, folding flaps, and feeding units into the banding machine.
  • Collect moisture samples as directed by the LeafPoint system for quality testing.
  • Accurately enter production and sample data into the LeafPoint system.
  • Ensure timely delivery of moisture samples to the Quality department using pneumatic transport, including proper completion of sample tickets."

• Sweeping Machine Operation:

  • Drive industrial sweeper to clean factory floors continuously.
  • Ensure the sweeper is properly maintained and serviced.
  • Discharge the sweeper dust collector into the appropriate disposal unit.
  • Keep the machine clean and report any issues to the facilities maintenance team.
  • Follow safety rules while operating the sweeper as per company policy."

• Wire Pulling:

  • Cut wires opposite the knot of the Greenleaf bale.
  • Remove cardboard slip sheets and wires from the bale at the cutting station.
  • Place wires and cardboard in appropriate recycling bins.
  • Remove any foreign material that could lead to tobacco contamination or equipment damage.
  • Request stacks of tops and bottoms as needed.

• Box Building:

  • Inspect cartons for damage or contamination from suppliers before assembly.
  • Assemble one top and one bottom to create a box.
  • Add required kraft papers or chipboards for the given product.
  • Attach the proper pre-printed belly tag for product identification.
  • Place the box onto roller conveyors for packing.

• Cleaning:

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the factory floor, including sweeping, mopping, and disposing of waste materials.
  • Sweep designated areas as a assigned by the JTI Department Lead. Remove foreign materials during sweeping, activities and discard them in appropriate bins.
  • Collect and dispose of floor sweepings into designated metal containers.
  • Shovel loose materials like sand, gravel, metals, plastics, or tobacco into machine hoppers or containers.
  • Keep the area clean in accordance with the 5S3R policy."

• Other (if applicable)

  • Manage various tasks and projects as they arise and upon manager’s request."

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > 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. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.