Production Technician

Tangiers is a fast-growing hookah tobacco manufacturing company and we are directly hiring for our San Diego Plant and our planned, upcoming Phoenix Plant. Five full-time positions are available for the San Diego Plant (Two Packaging,Three Cooking) that can relocate to the Phoenix Plant. We are also hiring for administrative and management positions for the Phoenix Plant.

Entry level positions start at $13.00-$16.00/Hr. DOE and 40 Hrs./Wk . (5 x 8 hour work periods)

for the training period. After the training period; good wage growth, significant opportunities for promotion, paid sick leave and medical benefits available. The average entry level employee makes $15/Hr. after one year of working for Tangiers. The average wage for Tangiers Employees, not including all bonuses is over $17.50/hr.

Must be able to work various shifts per week. (We have a 24-hour operation 5am-1pm/10am-6pm/1pm-9pm/9pm-5am)

Minimal experience required. Must be authorized to work in the United States and 18 years old, or older

Minimum Age 18+ years old

Description

Production Technician - Responsible for cooking or packaging tobacco products, to a level that meets Tangiers company standards and meeting volume quotas. Packaging includes handwriting outer packaging material, and sealing packages with impulse sealer. Cooking includes chopping and preparing tobacco, preparing juice to mix with the tobacco, cooking, and the subsequent cleaning of the intermediate product. Production Technicians monitor production processes and attempt to correct any problems that occur during the production process or report the problem to a supervisor.

Requirements/Responsibilities

Producing a finished product that meets company standards. Preparing all ingredients necessary for tobacco production, using the correct formula, minimizing waste

Accurately weighing ingredients, measuring liquids, mixing and cooking tobacco; Monitoring stoves and temperatures to insure cooking is completed properly;

Restocking

Sealing packages

Writing names and numbers on packaging

Counting

Equipment Operation

Chopping

Weighing

Impulse Sealing

Cutting, safety and sanitation, maintaining a clean, neat workstation and warehouse. Complying with all safety and cleanliness standards; Trash removal; Cleaning additional machines or work areas in manufacturing area.

Sweeping and mopping.

Leadership, promoting teamwork and helping fellow employees to achieve goals. Being helpful and respectful to fellow employees; Working with management and key staff to improve performance and implement new initiatives. Other duties as assigned.

Essential skills and experience.

English fluency and basic math skills. • Working knowledge of weights and measurements. • Ability to identify numbers. • Ability to read standard clocks and tell time. • Excellent customer service skills. • Attention to detail. • Ability to reach equipment. • Organizational and problem solving skills.• Excellent handwriting/penmanship is quite helpful.

Physical Demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Activity: Carrying • Bending • Stooping • Grasping • Standing for the majority of the work period• Twisting • Lifting • Walking • Communicating with co-workers and supervisors • Sweeping • Writing • Mopping • Basic mathematical calculations.

Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 75 Lbs. (34 Kg) occasionally or up to 50 Lbs. (23Kg) frequently. Manipulating and using dollies or carts to move up to 500 Lbs. (227 Kg) at a time. Using cleaning materials and equipment.

Visual/Audible Acuity Requirements: Must be able to read labels, written directions and digital scales. Must be able to hear and follow verbal directions.

Working Conditions: The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. Non-climate controlled production areas may reach temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 C) for more than one hour. Each department at Tangiers has volume-based quotas. Employees excelling in the amount of product produced while maintaining the highest quality standards are more likely to receive raises and promotions. Tangiers operates 365 days a year and time off during holidays is normally not available. This is an active tobacco-based company and accommodations for people that are sensitive or allergic to tobacco smoke are not available.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $13.00 to $16.00 /hour