Blender - ASC

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!

• 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.

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.

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…