Blender - ASC

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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 Blender - ASC at Taylor Brothers in NC.

• Operate and monitor tobacco casing tanks, mixers, blenders, and scales using touchscreens, switches, and valves per detailed work instructions.
• Learn, understand, and utilize equipment manuals.
• Maintain accurate records utilizing scanners and computers for the electronic tracking systems (MES, Ignition). Complete and sign each batch report.
• Physically place and visually inspect to ensure that the correct type and amount of tobacco and ingredients are added to the batches.
• Communicate with other employees and supervision to ensure correct batch is being processed and equipment is operating appropriately.
• Notify Supervision and Quality Control when tobacco or ingredients are not in specifications.
• Maintain general cleanliness in work area per GMP guidelines.
• Operate industrial forklifts and scissor lifts per process and safety guidelines.
• Be aware of the Company environmental, health & safety policies and comply with the objectives as it relates to the role.
• Follow Company Safety Rules.
• Know the potential health & safety risks and environmental impacts of work activities and understand role in mitigating these impacts.
• Understand responsibilities for compliance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
• Complete EHS‑required training and follow operational procedures.
• Immediately report all injuries and illnesses.
• Participate in EHS programs as required by assigned site/role (e.g., PULSAR safety observation program, Safety Triggers).
• Must be able to work all shift and schedule patterns to support production needs.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing machine operations role preferred.
• Required to pass lift truck and scissor lift certification requirements, where applicable in role.
• Ability and willingness to learn and retain knowledge regarding various duties and various department guidelines.
• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Work Keys Applied Math Level 3, Workplace Documents Level 3, Graphic Literacy Level 4, Workplace Observations Level 2.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, proactive mindset, and effective follow‑through.
• Walking, climbing, stooping, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working at heights to 25 feet.

• 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 (401(k)) 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 financial counseling service.
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees…