About the job
The Processing Associate is responsible for the production of finished tobacco that will be packaged in tubs and pucks. The process involves converting raw tobacco inputs by mixing and applying the appropriate flavorings and cutting the tobacco to the required specifications. The normal shift is 40 hours per week in a manufacturing environment, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday. This position may be assigned special projects, as determined by the Manager Processing.
Essential Functions
•Ensure Safety Procedures and manufacturing processes are followed (Personal protective equipment, production machinery has the proper safety guards in place and properly secured, lockout/tag out, etc.)
•Ensure all daily production records are completed accurately and properly filed
•Operate machinery to produce quality products and perform necessary quality checks
•Operate forklift
•Clean equipment daily in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Minimum Qualifications
•Ability to move/lift up 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 action 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 knowledge of the ISO9001 Quality Management System requirements, company Quality Policy and your contributions to the effectiveness of the QMS
Supplementary Information
This description is based upon management’s assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and colleagues. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
Skills Required
- Ability to move or lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
- Ability to stand, walk, lift, pull, and push for 8–12 hours per shift
- Ability to climb ladders when required
- Solid reading skills
- Basic math and reasoning skills
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable laws, FDA regulations, and company policies
- General awareness of ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements
- Ability to operate production machinery and perform quality checks
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Ability to follow safety procedures, including PPE and lockout/tagout
- Ability to clean equipment according to GMP requirements
What We Do
Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TPB) is a leading, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded consumer products with active ingredients. We sell a wide range of products exclusively to adult consumers, from our iconic brands to our next generation products to fulfill evolving consumer preferences. Our three focus segments are led by our core, proprietary brands including Zig-Zag® (rolling papers and wraps), Stoker’s® (looseleaf chew and moist snuff) along with our distribution platforms (VaporBeast®, VaporFi® and Direct Vapor®) in NewGen. Our products are sold in over 215,000 retail outlets in North America and through our e-commerce platforms such as www.zigzag.com. Our businesses generate solid cash flow which we use to finance acquisitions, increase brand support, expand our distribution infrastructure, and strengthen our capital position. The world-famous Zig-Zag® brand has a proud heritage of leadership dating to 1879. Zig-Zag® is the leading premium paper in both the U.S. and Canada. Over the past decade, Zig-Zag® has successfully expanded its consumer base into new product categories such as cigar wraps, hemp paper and paper cones. In 2022, we entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for CLIPPER® lighters (the world's leading reusable lighter) in the U.S. and Canada. The Stoker’s® brand has a proud heritage dating to 1940. Stoker’s competes in the chewing tobacco segment, where it has grown to the #1 position, and in the moist snuff segment, where it remains one of the fastest-growing brands. The portfolio also includes Beech-Nut®, launched in 1897, and a diverse collection of other chewing tobacco brands that offer a variety of consumer choices and tastes. Our NewGen vapor portfolio includes our B2B (Vapor Beast®), B2C (International Vapor Group®) vape distribution platforms.
