Bulk Dock Operator - 2nd Shift

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Quarterly bonus program

Vacation – 3 weeks per year

9 Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Training & career growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

American Sugar Refining, Inc. is seeking a Bulk Dock Operator in Buffalo, NY to unload incoming sugar and molasses from rail cars. The role requires working 12‑hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities include operating pay loaders and forklifts, handling rail car movements, and maintaining cleanliness of the bulk dock. The position offers a robust benefits package and a starting hourly rate of $21.00.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Prior packaging experience preferred but not required

Responsabilités

• Operate pay loader and forklifts
• Move rail cars into and out of building following established procedures and performing required checks
• Install transition chutes and open rail cars involving heavy lifting up to 100 lbs
• Clean out empty railcars using supplied tools
• Clean up sugar spills that occur during performance of their job
• Maintain cleanliness of bulk dock and 3rd floor sugar processing area
• Inspect magnets and sifters daily
• Be vigilant for any product contamination and report any contamination or otherwise dangerous issues to shift supervisor or management
• Must understand and be able to accurately complete all department paperwork
• Take samples from railcars to QC for color analysis
• Adhere to company dress and conduct policies
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Procedures in handling product and cleaning equipment
• Assist in cleaning of the plant as required
• Check daily non-edible tote on 2nd floor and change as needed
• Get railcar inventory from tracks 1 and 2 daily
• 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
• Assist in the plant when and where needed
• Regular and predictable attendance

Connaissances

Unloading operations

Forklift operation

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Formation

HS Diploma or GED

Outils

Pay loader

Forklift

Description du poste

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 Bulk Dock Operator is responsible for unloading incoming sugar and molasses from rail cars. This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

Robust Benefit Package

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• Critical care insurance
• Accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with match
• Quarterly bonus program
• Vacation – 3 weeks/calendar year (prorated on start date)
• 9 Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Training & career growth opportunities
• Plus, more!

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Operate pay loader and forklifts
• Move rail cars into and out of building following established procedures and performing required checks when doing so
• Install transition chutes and open rail cars involving heavy lifting up to 100 lbs
• Clean out empty railcars using supplied tools
• Clean up sugar spills that occur during performance of their job
• Maintain cleanliness of bulk dock and 3rd floor sugar processing area
• Inspect magnets and sifters daily
• Be vigilant for any product contamination and report any contamination or otherwise dangerous issues to shift supervisor or management
• Must understand and be able to accurately complete all department paperwork
• Take samples from railcars to QC for color analysisAdhere to company dress and conduct policies
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Procedures in handling product and cleaning equipment
• Assist in cleaning of the plant as required
• Check daily non-edible tote on 2nd floor and change as needed
• Get railcar inventory from tracks 1 and 2 daily
• 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
• Assist in the plant when and where needed
• Regular and predictable attendance

Work Experiences

• Prior packaging experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED preferred but not required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Buffalo, NY

Compensation

• Hourly pay rate: $21.00

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.