Multiskill Operator- SMD

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Multiskill Operator
- Fusion in Clarksville, TN

The Multi-Skill Operative operates tobacco processing equipment and performs preventive maintenance checks, to ensure the efficient production of high quality tobacco semi-finished goods. Multi-Skilled Operatives are responsible for assigned primary departments and additionally cross-train for coverage of additional departments and/or other shifts as necessary. Departments covered include Moist Snuff, Threshing Line, Blending Line, Dry Snuff, and Prizing. The Multi-Skill Operative assigned to the Moist Snuff will have primary responsibilities for operations and preventive maintenance checks on the cutters, dryer, and tobacco press.

• Operate cutters, dryers, threshing line, product fill equipment, silos, breakers, dry snuff and blending operations, and perform preventive maintenance checkoffs.
• Start, operate, and stop tobacco processing systems using appropriate control devices.
• Inspect tobacco processing equipment to ensure proper operations in keeping with checklists and good manufacturing processes.
• Monitor tobacco in process to ensure quality output.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervision, and maintenance, to report issues, identify causes, and recommend necessary improvements.
• Accurately follow detailed work instructions for processes, preventive maintenance, and safety.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prefer previous manufacturing machine operations
• Required to pass forklift and scissor lift certification requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift and in varying departments.
• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment operation, MMI, and PLC controls.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, proactivity, and effective follow-through.

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation.
See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
• Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
• Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• On-site health clinics and fitness centers at manufacturing locations
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal…