Packing Operator

ASR Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sugar refining company is seeking an experienced operator for processing and packing Tate & Lyle and customer branded products. The role involves meeting production targets in compliance with SHEQ standards. Suitable candidates should have relevant packing/production experience and a solid educational background in English, Mathematics, Science, and preferably Process Plant Operation. The company emphasizes efficiency and sustainability in its operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within a Packing/Production environment.
• Good knowledge of complex Packing and Process operations essential.

Responsibilities

• Operation of plant in compliance with all SHEQ standards.
• Achievement of required production and OEE targets.
• Maintain accurate operational and traceability data.

Skills

Good team worker

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Good computer skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

GCSE English, Mathematics & Science

City & Guilds in Process Plant Operation

Job description

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 the European Union, 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.

Company Description

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.

Position Scope

Processing and packing of Tate & Lyle and customer branded products on a shift basis.

Position Strategic Objectives and Key Deliverables

• 14 packaging lines with many varied SKUs, and complex syrup processing equipment.
• Approximately 24,000 tonnes throughput per annum of high value sugar base products that are distributed to customers in the UK and worldwide.
• 30 million units of syrup products per year.
• 4000 tonnes of small packet dry sugar and sweetener products per year.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Operation of plant in compliance with all SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) standards.
• Achievement of required production and OEE targets.
• Material released under 'concession' and unnecessary waste minimised by maintaining tight specifications.
• Adherence to BRC and customer standards with accurate recording of operational and traceability data.
• Good working knowledge of the entire Plaistow operation.
• Good team worker & communicator but must also be able to work alone.
• Self motivated with a desire for personal & process development.
• Good computer skills especially Word & Excel.
• Good level of numeracy & literacy.
• Ability to provide basic holiday/sick cover for Team Leader or Supervisor.

Essential Work Experiences

• Relevant experience within a Packing/Production environment.
• Good knowledge of complex Packing and Process operations essential.

Essential Education Requirements

• Educated to GCSE English, Mathematics & Science, & preferably City & Guilds in Process Plant Operation.

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.

Service Excellence - Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services.

Efficiency and Sustainability - Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment.

Value-Add - create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.