Supported Employment Intern - Quality Inspector (Richmond, VA)
Altria · Richmond · $15.90/hr (stated in the posting)
Quality Inspector Intern
Overview:
This internship program is designed for participants from The VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center and is designed for individuals with disabilities. Altria is excited to offer this 15-week internship program as part of Altria’s Neurodiversity Supported Employment Program. Upon successful completion of the internship, there may be an opportunity for part-time conversion.
Job Description:
Altria is currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Inspector Intern to join our team at the Manufacturing Center. In this role, you will support Factory Conformance by completing in-process inspections of tobacco products and packaging on the production floor. Throughout the internship, you will receive on-the-job training, access to a diverse group of mentors, and professional development opportunities.
The intern will be responsible for:
- Perform in-process inspections of tobacco products on the production floor
- Inspect packaging to ensure it meets quality standards
- Learn product and packaging specifications and apply them during inspections
- Identify defects or non-conforming product and report concerns to operators and team members
- Record inspection results accurately using forms
- Enter inspection data into Excel
- Follow all safety and quality procedures while working in a manufacturing environment
- Communicate with operators and team members about inspection results
Plain Language: A Quality Inspector Intern will:
- Check tobacco products to make sure they look right and meet quality rules
- Learn what a “perfect pack” looks like and use that during inspections
- Check cigarettes and packaging (like packs and cartons) to make sure it is correct
- Look for problems like damage, defects, or mistakes
- Tell a team member if something does not look right
- Write down what you find during inspections
- Enter information into a computer system
- Work safely on the production floor
This job might be a good fit if you:
- Pay close attention to small details
- Like checking your work and making sure things are correct
- Are comfortable walking and working on a manufacturing floor
- Enjoy learning hands-on tasks
- Can follow clear steps and procedures
- Will follow safety rules
- Are responsible and reliable
Pay Rate: $15.90 an hour, 20 hours a week
Schedule: Between 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday. The exact schedule will be confirmed during the interview and will remain consistent each week.