Turning Point Brands, Inc.
Production Associate - Starting Pay Up to $20/hr!
Turning Point Brands, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
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Production Associate - Starting Pay Up to $20/hr! Who We Are
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 in NewGen. Our products are sold in over 215,000 retail outlets in North America and through our e-commerce platforms. Our businesses generate solid cash flow which we use to finance acquisitions, increase brand support, expand our distribution infrastructure, and strengthen our capital position.
Let’s Build Great Experiences Together!
As a team of ambitious individuals, we strive to be the best at what we do. We have an entrepreneurial and creative approach to get the job done. Do you have a great attitude about life? Are you a great communicator with the ability to learn? Do you have tenacity, grit and are unafraid to fail? If you answered yes to these questions, we want you on our team.
About The Job The Production Associate is responsible for the production and packaging of tobacco alternative pouches using a variety of lines and mobile equipment while maintaining the highest quality, regulatory and safety standards. The normal shift is 40 hours per week in a manufacturing environment. No travel is expected. This position may be assigned special projects, as determined by the Supervisor.
Essential Functions
Adhere to company policies on Safety and Personnel Protective Equipment (which may include safety glasses, face shield, gloves, ear plugs, protective toe footwear, mask, etc.)
Perform job duties and maintain required documentation in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices
Work as part of a team operating various pouch manufacturing production lines
Operate manufacturing machinery and equipment in a safe manner in accordance with established company procedures using appropriate personal protective equipment
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, rags, brushes, grease guns, air hose, water hose, shovel, broom, scraper, hand jack, forklift, tobacco fork, spray bottles, utility knife, hand cart, etc.
Ability to move/lift 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 acting 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 of the ISO9001 Quality Management System requirements, company Quality Policy and your contributions to the effectiveness of the QMS
Preferred Qualifications
Experience operating a packing machine (e.g., stacking, bundling, and wrapping product, etc.)
Experience operating a filler machine (e.g., ensuring right mix of product, operating production computer, etc.)
Experience reading schedules (e.g., products being produced, understanding production requirements, production planning, managing changeovers, etc.)
Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting (e.g., electronic settings, line speed, pressures, basic troubleshooting, solving faults/alarms and resetting equipment, etc.)
Experience with sanitization (e.g., basic procedures/steps, identifying risks)
Experience with minor mechanical repairs (e.g., jams, using tools, making basic adjustments to equipment, etc.)
Experience with preventative maintenance (e.g., inspecting and maintaining equipment, detecting and correcting issues before they occur, etc.)
Let’s talk money and perks! Turning Point Brands offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits.
Starting pay of $20 per hour, $21 per hour at 90 days!
12 Paid Holidays
PTO (Paid Time Off)
401K with company match
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Equal Opportunity Employer Turning Point Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We hire qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected classes.
Fraud Alert BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Turning Point Brands (TPB) you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a clrco.com e‑mail address; direct phone call from a member of the TPB team; or direct e‑mail with a tpbi.com e‑mail address. TPB does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. TPB will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e‑mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
Industries Manufacturing
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Production Associate - Starting Pay Up to $20/hr! Who We Are
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 in NewGen. Our products are sold in over 215,000 retail outlets in North America and through our e-commerce platforms. Our businesses generate solid cash flow which we use to finance acquisitions, increase brand support, expand our distribution infrastructure, and strengthen our capital position.
Let’s Build Great Experiences Together!
As a team of ambitious individuals, we strive to be the best at what we do. We have an entrepreneurial and creative approach to get the job done. Do you have a great attitude about life? Are you a great communicator with the ability to learn? Do you have tenacity, grit and are unafraid to fail? If you answered yes to these questions, we want you on our team.
About The Job The Production Associate is responsible for the production and packaging of tobacco alternative pouches using a variety of lines and mobile equipment while maintaining the highest quality, regulatory and safety standards. The normal shift is 40 hours per week in a manufacturing environment. No travel is expected. This position may be assigned special projects, as determined by the Supervisor.
Essential Functions
Adhere to company policies on Safety and Personnel Protective Equipment (which may include safety glasses, face shield, gloves, ear plugs, protective toe footwear, mask, etc.)
Perform job duties and maintain required documentation in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices
Work as part of a team operating various pouch manufacturing production lines
Operate manufacturing machinery and equipment in a safe manner in accordance with established company procedures using appropriate personal protective equipment
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, rags, brushes, grease guns, air hose, water hose, shovel, broom, scraper, hand jack, forklift, tobacco fork, spray bottles, utility knife, hand cart, etc.
Ability to move/lift 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 acting 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 of the ISO9001 Quality Management System requirements, company Quality Policy and your contributions to the effectiveness of the QMS
Preferred Qualifications
Experience operating a packing machine (e.g., stacking, bundling, and wrapping product, etc.)
Experience operating a filler machine (e.g., ensuring right mix of product, operating production computer, etc.)
Experience reading schedules (e.g., products being produced, understanding production requirements, production planning, managing changeovers, etc.)
Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting (e.g., electronic settings, line speed, pressures, basic troubleshooting, solving faults/alarms and resetting equipment, etc.)
Experience with sanitization (e.g., basic procedures/steps, identifying risks)
Experience with minor mechanical repairs (e.g., jams, using tools, making basic adjustments to equipment, etc.)
Experience with preventative maintenance (e.g., inspecting and maintaining equipment, detecting and correcting issues before they occur, etc.)
Let’s talk money and perks! Turning Point Brands offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits.
Starting pay of $20 per hour, $21 per hour at 90 days!
12 Paid Holidays
PTO (Paid Time Off)
401K with company match
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Equal Opportunity Employer Turning Point Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We hire qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected classes.
Fraud Alert BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Turning Point Brands (TPB) you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a clrco.com e‑mail address; direct phone call from a member of the TPB team; or direct e‑mail with a tpbi.com e‑mail address. TPB does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. TPB will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e‑mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
Industries Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Turning Point Brands, Inc. by 2x
Get notified about new Production Associate jobs in
Louisville, KY .
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