Product Quality Tester (2nd Shift)

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 Product Quality Tester in Winston – Salem, North Carolina

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Effectively follow detailed work instructions to ensure accurate quality sampling and testing processes.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with both quality and manufacturing personnel, notify management of testing results near or outside specified ranges.
• Accurately operate quality testing equipment including Brabender, pH meter, refractometer, Wiley Mill, Ro-Tap, V-blender, as applicable for the manufacturing area supported.
• Precisely obtain, prepare, weigh, test, and record samples in accordance with specifications, accurately record information regarding Quality Alerts and Quality Incidents.
• Perform and record results accurately of tests that have been completed (pH, moisture level, etc.). Perform preventive maintenance checks and calibrations (daily verification checks) of quality equipment. And Report all non-conformances from normal practices and procedures by means of Quality Control reports

What are we looking for?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of and experience with MES, Ignition, VIDES, and Pilgrim Software programs
• Proficient with data transfer (electric and paper) and record keeping
• Attention to detail, proactivity, and effective follow-through
• Mathematical skills to monitor and validate testing results
• WorkKeys: Reading for Information or Workplace Documents @ Level 3; Applied Math @ Level 3; Graphic Literacy @ Level 3; Workplace Observation @ Level 2
• Prefer experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Prefer experience with inspection and sampling procedures, as well as quality testing

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

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.

SALARY AND BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefit Information

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)