Operator 1- 1st Shift

ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's and Sidul.

OVERVIEW 

Monday-Friday 6am - 2:30pm 

Flexibility to work Saturdays and Sundays as needed is required. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

The Operator is responsible for operating and troubleshooting a machine that performs one or more packaging functions such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, tying, packing, or wrapping containers, packets and poly-bags by performing the following duties: 

 
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for machine start up and observation of possible malfunctions 

• Reports malfunctions to supervisor and makes minor adjustments or repairs (i.e. opening valves) 

• Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices; performs all necessary actions to 
  operate machine; unloads finished good. 

• Performs quality control by inspecting filled containers to ensure product is packed to spec. and 
  checking labels/stencils for correct lot number or shipping destination 

• Completes all necessary paperwork 

• Replenishes packaging supplies as necessary 

• Open to cross-functional training in all areas of operation 

• Work effectively and ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained. 
  Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or 
  raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action. 

• All other duties as assigned   

WORK EXPERIENCES 

• Food manufacturing experience preferred 

• 1-3 years' experience in manufacturing or similar industry preferred 

• Prior experience troubleshooting equipment 

• Prior experience operating a forklift preferred 

 
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• HS Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required 

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES) 

• Must be able to work overtime and weekends based on business needs 

• Must be able to continuously lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds 

• Must possess great attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced industrial 
  environment 

• Must be able to understand verbal and written English 

• Results focused and detailed oriented 

• Ability to work well with others 

• Flexibility to perform other duties when necessary 

COMPENSATION 

•  The expected pay range for this position is $19.00-$22.99/hour and will depend on the candidate's 
  qualifications and prior experience. 

• Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription 
  drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life 
  insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.