American Sugar Refining
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The ASR Group family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Florida Crystals, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle’s, Sidul and Whitworths. ASR Group companies also produce and market Tellus, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.
OVERVIEW:
The Utility workers are responsible forpacking brown, powdered, and private label sugar (1, 2, 7, 50 Ib. bags).
Monday through Fridaywith the flexibility to work Saturdays and Sundays as needed is required. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.
1st Shift is 6:00 am – 2:30pm
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Pack finished goods into cases, place finished case onto pallet (must be able to lift 50 lbs.).
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Check individual packages for quality issues:
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Back seal
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End seals
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Production date code both on bags and boxes
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Bags and boxes are the same item
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Maintain cleanliness of production area around assigned production line.
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Open re-work, both daily and returned product when necessary.
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Assist machine operator as needed (changing poly, learn basic operations to stop/start machine in event of problems).
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Label boxes as necessary.
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Must know the difference between edible and non-edible products.
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Assist in the cleaning of the plant as required.
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Must understand the basics of the Metal Detectors in terms of rejected bag handling and the basics of the HACCP program.
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Be vigilant for any product contamination and report any contamination or otherwise dangerous issues to line operator or shift supervisor.
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Assist in the plant when needed
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Other duties as assigned
WORK experience
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Prior packaging experience is preferred but not required
education REQUIREMENTS
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HS Diploma or GED preferred but not required
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
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Ability to lift up to 50lbs
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Must be able to work 12 hour shifts as scheduled
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Must possess great attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced industrial environment
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Must be able to understand verbal and written English
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Results-focused and detailed oriented
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
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Ability to work well with others
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Flexibility to perform other duties when necessary
PAY RATE:Starting rate at18.00/hour
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of this Employer to comply with all applicable fair employment practices and equal opportunity laws in every country where our employees work, and to provide employment opportunities, as well as administer all terms and conditions of employment, to all qualified persons on an equal basis. The Employer prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law.
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